Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm GFX 50R. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II were released 2021 and Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 2018. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm GFX 50S II	2021
Fujifilm GFX 50R	2018

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Fujifilm Medium Format") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

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
Fujifilm GFX 50R	39.5 mm Fujifilm Medium Format sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79

** 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm GFX 50R has 51 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
Fujifilm GFX 50R	51 MP 51121152 pixels 8256 x 6192

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50S II	100-12800
Fujifilm GFX 50R	100-12800

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 Fujifilm GFX 50R

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 Fujifilm GFX 50R can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50S II	3
Fujifilm GFX 50R	3

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 Fujifilm GFX 50R 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 16% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 50R and its 775 gr (or 1.71 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50S II	900 gr 1.98 lb
Fujifilm GFX 50R	775 gr 1.71 lb