GFX 50Svs X-H2
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.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
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-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm body
Quick take: The gfx 50s has the highest resolution at 51mp; the x-h2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S (2017) | X-H2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 825g (with battery and card) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | X-H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Commercial | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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