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
Litium-Ion (Li-Ion) BP-511
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