Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T3→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-T3. 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 26MP (+25MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation3 years newer (2021 vs 2018)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | GFX 50S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -5.0 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | -3.0 | ||
| Studio Portraits | — | ||
| Commercial | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T3 | GFX 50S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £2,999 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 51MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 4K/30p (cropped) | |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 425 points | |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 3fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 900g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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