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GFX 100S vs GFX 50S
Quick take: The GFX 100S has the highest resolution at 102MP; the GFX 50S is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
GFX 100S — Commercial, Portrait & Landscape Photographers: 102MP medium-format with IBIS and phase-detect AF at a price that made serious large-format imaging available to a new generation of photographers.
GFX 50S — Studio, Portrait & Landscape Photography: The camera that launched Fujifilm's medium-format revolution — 51MP at a price that made serious large-format imaging possible for the first time.
Who should buy what
GFX 100S (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- Portrait and commercial photographers who need extraordinary resolution and rendering
- Landscape photographers who want the finest large-format detail in a manageable body
- GFX 50S II users who want to double their resolution with improved AF
- Studio photographers moving up from full-frame who want medium-format colour science
GFX 50S (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want to enter the GFX system at the lowest possible price
- Studio and portrait photographers who want medium-format tonal quality on a budget
- Landscape photographers who work from a tripod and don't need IBIS
- GFX system historians who want the camera that started it all
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GFX 100SFujifilm · 2021 | GFX 50SFujifilm · 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,094 | £833 usedBest |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 102.0MPBest | 51.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p | 1080p/30p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6 stops | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 5fpsBest | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA)Best | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 819g (body only) | 740g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GFX 100S
GFX 50S
Portrait
8.1/10
6.2/10
Street
5.7/10
4.8/10
Travel
5.6/10
4.8/10
Wedding & Events
7.7/10
5.9/10
Filmmaking
6.7/10
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Documentary
6.9/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
5.7/10
4.0/10
Landscape
8.3/10
6.8/10
Wildlife
5.7/10
4.0/10
Casual
4.4/10
3.4/10
Food
7.4/10
5.9/10
Macro
6.9/10
5.5/10
Architecture
8.7/10
6.9/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
5.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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