Fujifilm
GFX50S II
Affordable medium format entry with 51MP and IBIS.
$3,999
Released Sep 2021
Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Released May 2022
X-H2S is 9 months newer.
Wins
GFX50S II
Wins
X-H2S
3 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 2.2 fps)
- BX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 50 Mbps)
- BX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 3 fps)
- BX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 35 frames)
- BX-H2S has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 117)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX50S II
150 × 104 × 87 mm
900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)
X-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
GFX50S II is 14mm wider, 11mm taller, and 3mm thicker than X-H2S.
GFX50S II is 240 g heavier than X-H2S.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX50S II · 85mm X-H2S
Sensor size, to scale
GFX50S II
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
X-H2S
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
GFX50S II: mount data unavailable
X-H2S
✓ 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
GFX50S II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2
Resolution
51.4 MP vs 26.16 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X-H2S
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 2.2 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 50 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
175 frames vs 35 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
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GFX50S II
Pros
- ✓Medium format under $4K
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great color
Cons
- –Slower AF
- –Large body
- –Limited lens selection vs FF
X-H2S
Pros
- ✓40fps burst
- ✓Stacked APS-C
- ✓6.2K video
- ✓Great AF
Cons
- –APS-C sensor
- –Complex menus
- –Crop for some modes
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GFX50S II or X-H2S?
X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX50S II — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX50S II and X-H2S?
GFX50S II is 51.4 MP and X-H2S is 26.16 MP, so the GFX50S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX50S II and X-H2S have in-body image stabilization?
GFX50S II has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX50S II or the X-H2S?
GFX50S II reaches 3 fps mechanical. X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX50S II and X-H2S?
GFX50S II weighs 900 g and X-H2S weighs 660 g, so the X-H2S is 240 g lighter.
Do the GFX50S II and X-H2S record 4K video?
GFX50S II: Full HD. X-H2S: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GFX50S II and X-H2S weather sealed?
GFX50S II: Yes. X-H2S: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 455 shots (CIPA) for the GFX50S II and 580 shots for the X-H2S, giving the X-H2S the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX50S II launched at $3,999 and X-H2S at $2,499. The X-H2S is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.