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Fujifilm GFX 50S

The Fujifilm GFX 50S launched the GFX system in 2017 — the camera that made medium-format digital mirrorless accessible for the first time. Its 51.4MP BSI CMOS sensor (43.8 × 32.9mm) offered medium-format image quality at a price dramatically lower than Phase One or Hasselblad, and the interchangeable GF lens mount opened a growing ecosystem of purpose-built medium-format optics. An SLR-style body with weather sealing, dual SD UHS-II slots, and a detachable EVF made it a practical tool for studio, landscape, and commercial photographers. The GFX 50S established Fujifilm as a credible medium-format manufacturer.

GearFrame's Take

The camera that launched Fujifilm's medium-format revolution — 51MP at a price that made serious large-format imaging possible for the first time.

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Value & Depreciation
£6199
Launch price
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£1499
Today
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76%
Value drop
Over ~9 years, this camera has cost roughly £522/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today).

What fits the Fujifilm GFX 50S

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Battery NP-T125 400 shots per charge (CIPA) Every NP-T125 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Slot 1 + 2 of 2 Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Fujifilm G lenses: 77mm1782mm662mm467mm272mm286mm2111mm258mm1 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2017
Sensor
51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution
51.4 MP
Mount
Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)
Dimensions
147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm
Weight
740g (body only)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF, face detection
Stabilisation
No stabilisation
Burst Rate
3fps
Battery Life
~400 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
1080p/30p
Viewfinder
Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification
Screen
3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD
Memory Cards
Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Medium format
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Tilting
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
2
Battery Life (CIPA)
400 shots
Dimensions
148 × 94 × 91mm
Weight (Grams)
825g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Subject Detection
Face, Eye
Max Burst Rate
3.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
12800
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes

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28 lenses compatible with the Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) mount.

100mm f/2.8 2X Macro
TTArtisan
100mm f/2.8 2X Macro
From £339
500mm f/6.3
TTArtisan
500mm f/6.3
From £409
Tilt-Shift 17mm f/4 ASPH
TTArtisan
Tilt-Shift 17mm f/4 ASPH
From £509
GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR
Fujifilm
GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR
From £849
90mm f/1.25
TTArtisan
90mm f/1.25
From £599
8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye
Laowa
8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye
From £699
GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR
Fujifilm
GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR
From £949
GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR
Fujifilm
GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR
From £1,568
45mm f/1.4 Dragonfly GFX
Irix
45mm f/1.4 Dragonfly GFX
From £845
GF 63mm f/2.8 R WR
Fujifilm
GF 63mm f/2.8 R WR
From £1,348
17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift
Laowa
17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift
From £1,049
19mm f/2.8 Zero-D
Laowa
19mm f/2.8 Zero-D
From £1,129
20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift
Laowa
20mm f/4 Zero-D Shift
From £1,179
17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift
Laowa
17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift
From £1,269
35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5X Macro
Laowa
35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5X Macro
From £1,269
GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR
Fujifilm
GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR
From £2,399
55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro
Laowa
55mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro
From £1,299
100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro
Laowa
100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro
From £1,299
15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
Laowa
15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift
Used from £670
GF 32-64mm f/4 R LM WR
Fujifilm
GF 32-64mm f/4 R LM WR
From £2,139
GF 20-35mm f/4 R WR
Fujifilm
GF 20-35mm f/4 R WR
From £2,349
GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR
Fujifilm
GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR
From £2,088
GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR
Fujifilm
GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR
From £2,238
GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm
GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR
From £2,038
GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro
Fujifilm
GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro
From £2,499
GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR
Fujifilm
GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR
From £2,599
GF 100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm
GF 100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR
From £1,799
GF 250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm
GF 250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR
From £2,499
Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.2/10
Street
4.8/10
Travel
4.8/10
Wedding & Events
5.9/10
Documentary
4.8/10
Sports & Action
4.0/10
Landscape
6.8/10
Wildlife
4.0/10
Casual
3.4/10
Food
5.9/10
Macro
5.5/10
Architecture
6.9/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
✅ Great For
🏛️
Architecture 6.9 Strong on resolution, image quality / low light and lens reach / ecosystem. Exceptional resolution for architectural detail. Tripod-based studio workflow suits this body.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
📷
Casual 3.4 Held back by portability and ease of use.
🦅
Wildlife 4.0 Held back by burst speed and autofocus.
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Sports & Action 4.0 Held back by burst speed and autofocus. 3fps and contrast-detect AF rule out any action photography.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →

Video reviews and hands-on coverage for the Fujifilm GFX 50S from across YouTube.

Fujifilm GFX 50S Hands-on Field Test
Fujifilm GFX 50S Hands-on Field Test
Kai W
Fujifilm GFX 50S Hands-on First Impression
Fujifilm GFX 50S Hands-on First Impression
DigitalRev TV
FujiFilm GFX 50S- Worth The Hype?!
FujiFilm GFX 50S- Worth The Hype?!
Evan Ranft
Fuji Guys - FUJIFILM GFX 50S - Top Features
Fuji Guys - FUJIFILM GFX 50S - Top Features
Fuji Guys Channel
Fujifilm GFX50S Long Term Review | Worth it in 2022??
Fujifilm GFX50S Long Term Review | Worth it in 2022??
Benj Haisch
Fujifilm GFX50S vs GFX50SII | Where to Start in Medium Format?
Fujifilm GFX50S vs GFX50SII | Where to Start in Medium Format?
Benj Haisch

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