GFX 50Svs X-H2S
Fujifilm
GFX 50S (2017)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Studio, portrait & landscape photography
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Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
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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.
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
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-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
Quick take: The gfx 50s has the highest resolution at 51mp; the gfx 50s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S (2017) | X-H2S (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) |
| Stabilisation | None | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~580 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, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | X-H2S |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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