When comparing Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm GFX 100s, which one is better?
Weight is really important when it comes to cameras, since you'll have to be able to hold it for long periods of times and carry it around with you. Fujifilm GFX 50R is the lighter camera at 775 g compared to the weight of Fujifilm GFX 100s at 900 g. This means that GFX 50R weighs 13.89% less than GFX 100s.
Winner: Fujifilm GFX 50R
Regarding weight: A heavy camera can be cumbersome to carry with you and might also make your wrists hurt from handling the camera for long periods of time. Just make sure the camera you choose to buy is not too heavy when combined with your lens of choice.
Both the Fujifilm GFX 100s and Fujifilm GFX 50R use the same lens mount; the Fujifilm G. This means that you can use the same lenses on both cameras, as long as they cover the full sensor. Full format lenses will work on all cameras with the same mount.
Winner: Tied
Fujifilm GFX 100s wins in terms of megapixels, with 102 MP megapixels compared to 51.4 MP megapixels on Fujifilm GFX 50R — 49.61% less.
Winner: Fujifilm GFX 100s
Regarding resolution (megapixels): The camera's resolution is stated in megapixels, where a higher value means more data than a lower one. This doesn't mean that the camera with the most megapixels is the best, but it can be interesting to compare them.
Both Fujifilm GFX 100s and Fujifilm GFX 50R feature film simulation.
Winner: Tied — both have this feature
Regarding film simulation mode: A built-in film simulation mode means that the camera itself can grade the images without the use of external software. This can be useful to get graded images straight "out of camera" without having to use software like Lightroom or Capture One to make them look film-like.
Full specifications table of Fujifilm GFX 100s and Fujifilm GFX 50R:
Fujifilm GFX 100s | Fujifilm GFX 50R | |
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Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
Year | 2021 | 2018 |
Weight | 900 g | 775 g |
Lens Mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G |
Storage | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I | Missing |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Missing |
Bluetooth | Yes | Missing |
Internal Raw Video | No | Missing |
Stabilization | Yes | No |
Built-in ND Filter | No | Missing |
Color | Black | Missing |
Resolution (Megapixels) | 102 MP | 51.4 MP |
Crop Factor | 0.76x | 0.76x |
Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus | Contrast Detection Autofocus |
Sensor Format | Medium Format | Medium Format |
Image Processor | Fujifilm X-Processor 4 | Missing |
Film Simulation Mode | Yes | Yes |