Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Canon EOS 40D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Canon EOS 40D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Fujifilm GFX 50S II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 40D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II were released 2021 and Canon EOS 40D was released 2007. That is a 14 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 2021 |
| Canon EOS 40D | 2007 |
Type of camera
Fujifilm GFX 50S II is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 40D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Canon EOS 40D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 39.5 mm Fujifilm Medium Format sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79 |
| Canon EOS 40D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Resolution
Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 40D has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
51 MP
51121152 pixels 8256 x 6192 |
| Canon EOS 40D |
10,1 MP
10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592 |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 407 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 40D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 40D. Fujifilm GFX 50S II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS 40D has 100 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 100-12800 |
| Canon EOS 40D | 100-3200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 40D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50S II can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 40D can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 3 |
| Canon EOS 40D | 6,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm GFX 50S II. Unfortunately Canon EOS 40D does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 9% heavier than Canon EOS 40D and its 822 gr (or 1.81 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 900 gr 1.98 lb |
| Canon EOS 40D | 822 gr 1.81 lb |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Canon EOS 40D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Canon EOS 40D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Name | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Canon EOS 40D |
| Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2007 |
| Release Date | 2021-09-02 | 2007-08-20 |
| MSRP | 3999 USD | 1299 USD |
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Camera Type |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Sensor Size | Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 8256 x 6192 pixels | 3888 x 2592 pixels |
| Megapixels | 51 MP | 10,1 MP |
| Image Processor | X-Processor 4 | DIGIC 3 |
Image |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS 40D |
| ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 100 - 3200 |
| White Balance Presets | 7 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 6.5 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 425 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
Medium Format 0.79x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 19 mm 50 mm becomes 40 mm 100 mm becomes 79 mm 200 mm becomes 158 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 2360000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) | 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3690000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Frames per second | 3 fps | 6,5 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 3600 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS 40D |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth) |
No |
| Remote Control | Supported (no further information) | Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS 40D |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Litium-Ion (Li-Ion) BP-511
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 shots | 800 shots |
| Width | 150 mm | 146 mm |
| Height | 104 mm | 108 mm |
| Depth | 87 mm | 74 mm |
| Weight | 900 gram | 822 gram |