Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-A7→Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-A7. 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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Resolution51MP vs 24MP (+27MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Generation2 years newer (2021 vs 2019)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | GFX 50S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | -3.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Landscape | +5.0 | ||
| Studio Portraits | — | ||
| Commercial | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-A7 | GFX 50S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £2,999 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 51MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (cropped) | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect, 425 points | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 3fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 320g body only | 900g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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