GFX 50Svs X-H1
Fujifilm
GFX 50S (2017)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Studio, portrait & landscape photography
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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.
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 (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
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
Quick take: The gfx 50s 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 (2017) | X-H1 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £500 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 8fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 825g (with battery and card) | 623g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | X-H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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