Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-S20→Fujifilm GFX 50S
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-S20. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the GFX 50S
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Resolution51MP vs 26MP (+25MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
Unchanged or similar
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | GFX 50S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -5.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | -5.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Architecture | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-S20 | GFX 50S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,499 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 51MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | None | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 3fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 491g body only | 825g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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