GFX 50S IIvs X-H1
Fujifilm
GFX 50S II (2021)
Starting from £2999 new
Best for Studio & portrait specialists
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Landscape & Travel — X-H1 (2018): The X-H1 was Fujifilm's first IBIS-equipped camera and remains the most ergonomic X-mount body ever made. Its deep grip and build quality are class-leading. The 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor delivers outstanding image quality. Video spec is slightly dated but F-Log recording is supported. An excellent used-market buy for photographers who want Fujifilm's film simulations with body-based stabilisation at a fraction of current prices.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S II (2021)
- Photographers stepping into medium format for the first time
- Landscape and commercial shooters who want 51MP at an accessible medium-format price
- Studio photographers upgrading from full-frame who want a resolution jump
- GFX system buyers who want IBIS and medium-format quality without GFX 100S II pricing
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the x-h1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | X-H1 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £500 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/30p, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 8fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 623g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S II | X-H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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