GFX 50Svs GFX 50S II
Fujifilm
GFX 50S (2017)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Studio, portrait & landscape photography
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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 & Landscape Photography — GFX 50S (2017): The camera that launched Fujifilm's medium-format revolution — 51MP at a price that made serious large-format imaging possible for the first time.
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.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S (2017)
- 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
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
Quick take: The gfx 50s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S (2017) | GFX 50S II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £2,999 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 51.4MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p (cropped) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 825g (with battery and card) | 900g body only |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | GFX 50S II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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