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GFX 50S vs X-Pro3
Quick take: The GFX 50S has the highest resolution at 51MP; the GFX 50S is the most affordable.
Where the GFX 50S wins
- Resolution: 51.4MP
- Landscape: 6.8 vs 5.6
- Architecture: 6.9 vs 5.3
- Astrophotography: 5.7 vs 5.0
Where the X-Pro3 wins
- Price: £831 used
- Burst Rate: 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic
- Battery Life: 440 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 497g (body only)
- Street: 6.8 vs 4.8
16 specs side by side·14 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.
X-Pro3 — Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts: The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
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
X-Pro3 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Rangefinder-style photographers who want a hidden LCD for a film-like experience
- Street photographers who want the most immersive optical/hybrid viewfinder
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who value the X-Pro's unique shooting philosophy
- X-Pro2 owners upgrading to weather sealing and the X-Trans IV sensor
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GFX 50SFujifilm · 2017 | X-Pro3Fujifilm · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £859 used | £831 usedBest |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 51.4MPBest | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 440 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 740g (body only) | 497g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
X-Pro3
Portrait
6.2/10
6.5/10
Street
4.8/10
6.8/10
Travel
4.8/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
5.9/10
5.5/10
Documentary
4.8/10
5.9/10
Sports & Action
4.0/10
6.8/10
Landscape
6.8/10
5.6/10
Wildlife
4.0/10
7.1/10
Casual
3.4/10
4.6/10
Food
5.9/10
5.8/10
Macro
5.5/10
5.6/10
Architecture
6.9/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
5.0/10
Filmmaking
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5.0/10
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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