GFX 50Svs X-S10
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.
Dslr Switchers, Travel & Vlogging — X-S10 (2020): The X-S10 brought IBIS and a fully articulating screen to Fujifilm's mid-range — a compelling DSLR replacement at a price that made Fujifilm accessible to a new audience.
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-S10 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to mirrorless who want familiar controls and a deep grip
- Vloggers who want Fujifilm film simulations with a fully articulating screen
- X-T30 or X-E4 owners who want IBIS and a more comfortable grip
- Budget-conscious buyers who want X-T4 image quality at a lower price
Quick take: The gfx 50s has the highest resolution at 51mp; the x-s10 is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S (2017) | X-S10 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £699 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~325 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 825g (with battery and card) | 465g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× 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 | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | X-S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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