Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm GFX 50S. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm X-H1 were released 2018 and Fujifilm GFX 50S was released 2016. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-H1 2018
Fujifilm GFX 50S 2016

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-H1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Fujifilm GFX 50S has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-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 X-H1 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Fujifilm GFX 50S 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

Fujifilm X-H1 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm GFX 50S has 51 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-H1 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Fujifilm GFX 50S 51 MP
51121152 pixels
8256 x 6192

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 113 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-H1. 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 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-H1. Fujifilm GFX 50S has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-H1 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-H1 200-12800
Fujifilm GFX 50S 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 X-H1
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50S

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-H1 can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm GFX 50S can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-H1 14
Fujifilm GFX 50S 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm GFX 50S 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 weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 37% heavier than Fujifilm X-H1 and its 673 gr (or 1.48 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-H1 673 gr
1.48 lb
Fujifilm GFX 50S 920 gr
2.03 lb

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm GFX 50S, 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 X-H1
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Name Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm GFX 50S
Manufacturer Fujifilm Fujifilm
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Release Year 2018 2016
Release Date 2018-02-15 2016-09-19
MSRP 1899 USD 6499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 8256 x 6192 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 51 MP
Image Processor X-Processor Pro X Processor Pro
Image
Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm GFX 50S
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 325 425
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Fujifilm G

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
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
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 3,2”
Screen dots 1040000 2360000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.13× (0.75× 35mm equiv.) 0.67× (0.85× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 3690000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Frames per second 14 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 360 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm GFX 50S
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or wired remote) Yes (via cable or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 310 shots 400 shots
Width 140 mm 148 mm
Height 97 mm 94 mm
Depth 86 mm 91 mm
Weight 673 gram 920 gram