Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T50→Fujifilm GFX 50S

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-T50

£1099

2024

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 50S

£1499 (+£400)

2017

✅

Strong upgrade

The GFX 50S improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-T50 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the GFX 50S

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T50	GFX 50S
Price	£1,099	£1,499
Released	2024	2017	↓
Sensor	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR	51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution	40MP	51MP	↑
Video	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p	1080p/30p
Autofocus	Phase-detect, subject detection AF	Contrast-detect AF, face detection
Stabilisation	None (no IBIS)	None
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	3fps	↓
Battery Life	~310 shots (CIPA)	~400 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	438g (with battery and card)	825g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification	Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification
Screen	3.0" touchscreen, tilting	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

Compare side-by-side

See X-T50 and GFX 50S next to each other with our interactive comparison tool.

Get a personalised upgrade score

Tell us what you shoot and we'll score the GFX 50S against your specific genres — not just specs.

Other upgrades from the X-T50

Related buying guides

Camera family history