GFX 50S IIvs RX100 VI
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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £700 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S II | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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