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GFX 50S vs GFX 50S II
Quick take: The GFX 50S is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
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.
GFX 50S II — Studio & Portrait Specialists: 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)
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
GFX 50S II (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GFX 50SFujifilm · 2017 | GFX 50S IIFujifilm · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £833 usedBest | £2,929 |
| 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 | 1080p/30p only |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Contrast-detect AF, 425 points, face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~455 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best |
| Weight | 740g (body only)Best | 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 |
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 50S
GFX 50S II
Portrait
6.2/10
7.0/10
Street
4.8/10
5.2/10
Travel
4.8/10
5.2/10
Wedding & Events
5.9/10
6.7/10
Documentary
4.8/10
5.7/10
Sports & Action
4.0/10
4.2/10
Landscape
6.8/10
7.8/10
Wildlife
4.0/10
4.4/10
Casual
3.4/10
3.9/10
Food
5.9/10
6.9/10
Macro
5.5/10
6.5/10
Architecture
6.9/10
8.2/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
6.0/10
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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