Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T4→Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Fujifilm X-T4. 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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Generation1 year newer (2021 vs 2020)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-T4 | GFX 50S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Travel | -5.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports & Action | -3.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Studio Portraits | — | ||
| Commercial | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Fujifilm X-T4 | GFX 50S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £2,999 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 51MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 4K/30p (cropped) | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points | |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 3fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 607g body only | 900g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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