Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Canon EOS Kiss X9i
This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Canon EOS Kiss X9i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Fujifilm GFX 50S II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Kiss X9i is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II were released 2021 and Canon EOS Kiss X9i was released 2017. That is a 4 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 Kiss X9i | 2017 |
Type of camera
Fujifilm GFX 50S II is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Kiss X9i 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 Kiss X9i 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 Kiss X9i | 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 Kiss X9i has 24 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 Kiss X9i |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 113 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss X9i. 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
Canon EOS Kiss X9i has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50S II. Canon EOS Kiss X9i has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm GFX 50S II has 100 to 12800.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 100-12800 |
| Canon EOS Kiss X9i | 100-25600 |
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 Kiss X9i
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 Kiss X9i can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 3 |
| Canon EOS Kiss X9i | 6 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Canon EOS Kiss X9i can shoot movies.
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 69% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X9i and its 532 gr (or 1.17 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 900 gr 1.98 lb |
| Canon EOS Kiss X9i | 532 gr 1.17 lb |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Canon EOS Kiss X9i Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Canon EOS Kiss X9i, 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 Kiss X9i |
| Name | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2017 |
| Release Date | 2021-09-02 | 2017-02-15 |
| MSRP | 3999 USD | 749 USD |
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Camera Type |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| 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 | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
| Megapixels | 51 MP | 24 MP |
| Image Processor | X-Processor 4 | DIGIC 7 |
Image |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 100 - 25600 |
| 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 Kiss X9i |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 425 | 45 |
| 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 Kiss X9i |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 2360000 | 1040000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) | 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3690000 | 0 |
Photography features |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Frames per second | 3 fps | 6 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 3600 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 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 Spot Partial Average |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth) |
Yes Built-in (Includes Bluetooth LE and NFC) |
| Remote Control | Supported (no further information) | Yes (via smartphone or Bluetooth remote) |
| GPS | No |
Yes Optional via Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver
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Body & Dimensions |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
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LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 shots | 600 shots |
| Width | 150 mm | 131 mm |
| Height | 104 mm | 100 mm |
| Depth | 87 mm | 76 mm |
| Weight | 900 gram | 532 gram |