Fujifilm
GFX100S II
Compact 102MP GFX medium format body with X-Processor 5, 8-stop IBIS, and updated subject detection.
$4,999
Released May 2024
Fujifilm
GFX 50R
Rangefinder-style medium format body with 51.4MP and classic Fujifilm ergonomics.
$4,499
Released Sep 2018
GFX100S II is 5.7 years newer.
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Wins
GFX100S II
Wins
GFX 50R
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGFX100S II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AGFX100S II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- AGFX100S II has higher RAW buffer depth (96 frames vs 13 frames)
- AGFX100S II has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 117)
- AGFX100S II has higher Burst (mechanical) (7 fps vs 3 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX100S II
150 × 104 × 87 mm
883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)
GFX 50R
161 × 97 × 66 mm
775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz)
GFX100S II is 11mm narrower than GFX 50R but it is also 8mm taller and 21mm thicker.
GFX100S II is 108 g heavier than GFX 50R.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 66mm GFX 50R
Sensor size, to scale
GFX100S II
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
GFX 50R
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GFX100S II
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
96 frames vs 13 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
AF points / zones
425 vs 117 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SDXC V90, SSD via USB
Reasons to choose
GFX 50R
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 160.7, 96.5, 66.4
Weight
775 g vs 883 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GFX100S II
Pros
- ✓102MP medium format sensor
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓X-Processor 5
- ✓Compact for GFX
Cons
- –Large files
- –Premium price
- –Medium format AF not for sports
GFX 50R
Pros
- ✓51MP medium format
- ✓Rangefinder style
- ✓Film simulations
Cons
- –Slow AF
- –Large files
- –Bulky lenses
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, GFX100S II or GFX 50R?
GFX100S II scores 6.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for GFX 50R — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and GFX 50R?
GFX100S II is 102 MP and GFX 50R is 51.4 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX100S II and GFX 50R have in-body image stabilization?
GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while gFX 50R does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S II or the GFX 50R?
GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical. GFX 50R reaches 3 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and GFX 50R?
GFX100S II weighs 883 g and GFX 50R weighs 775 g, so the GFX 50R is 108 g lighter.
Do the GFX100S II and GFX 50R record 4K video?
GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. GFX 50R: Full HD.
Are the GFX100S II and GFX 50R weather sealed?
GFX100S II: Yes. GFX 50R: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 400 shots for the GFX 50R, giving the GFX100S II the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and GFX 50R at $4,499. The GFX 50R is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.