Fujifilm
GFX 50R
Rangefinder-style medium format body with 51.4MP and classic Fujifilm ergonomics.
$4,499
Released Sep 2018
Fujifilm
X-H2
40MP APS-C hybrid with 8K video and pro stills resolution.
$1,999
Released Sep 2022
X-H2 is 3.9 years newer.
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Wins
GFX 50R
Wins
X-H2
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX-H2 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BX-H2 has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- BX-H2 has higher RAW buffer depth (202 frames vs 13 frames)
- BX-H2 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 3 fps)
- BX-H2 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 3 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX 50R
161 × 97 × 66 mm
775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz)
X-H2
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
GFX 50R is 18mm thinner than X-H2 but it is also 24mm wider and 4mm taller.
GFX 50R is 115 g heavier than X-H2.
Depth (front-to-back): 66mm GFX 50R · 85mm X-H2
Sensor size, to scale
GFX 50R
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
X-H2
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
3.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GFX 50R: mount data unavailable
X-H2
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
GFX 50R
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 160.7, 96.5, 66.4
Resolution
51.4 MP vs 40.2 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 125 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X-H2
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
202 frames vs 13 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
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.
GFX 50R
Pros
- ✓51MP medium format
- ✓Rangefinder style
- ✓Film simulations
Cons
- –Slow AF
- –Large files
- –Bulky lenses
X-H2
Pros
- ✓40MP APS-C
- ✓8K video
- ✓IBIS
Cons
- –APS-C
- –Large files
- –Complex video modes
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GFX 50R or X-H2?
X-H2 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX 50R — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX 50R and X-H2?
GFX 50R is 51.4 MP and X-H2 is 40.2 MP, so the GFX 50R captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX 50R and X-H2 have in-body image stabilization?
GFX 50R does not have IBIS, while x-H2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX 50R or the X-H2?
GFX 50R reaches 3 fps electronic. X-H2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX 50R and X-H2?
GFX 50R weighs 775 g and X-H2 weighs 660 g, so the X-H2 is 115 g lighter.
Do the GFX 50R and X-H2 record 4K video?
GFX 50R: Full HD. X-H2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the GFX 50R and X-H2 weather sealed?
GFX 50R: Yes. X-H2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the GFX 50R and 540 shots for the X-H2, giving the X-H2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX 50R launched at $4,499 and X-H2 at $1,999. The X-H2 is $2,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.