Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm GFX 50R→Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the GFX 50R. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the GFX 50S II
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation3 years newer (2021 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (51MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50R | GFX 50S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Studio Portraits | — | ||
| Commercial | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GFX 50R | GFX 50S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £2,999 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 51MP | 51MP | |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p (cropped) | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect, 425 points | |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 3fps | |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 775g (with battery and card) | 900g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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