Fujifilm GFX 50S II Medium Format Mirrorless Camera (2021)
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Product Overview
Fujifilm GFX50S II is the revision of Fuji's GFX50S medium format mirrorless camera. In essentially the same body, the GFX50S II packs Fujifilm's newer X-Processor 4 image processing engine and offers a number of incremental upgrades.
As the new entry point to medium format photography, the GFX50S II comes in at a price of high-end full-frame mirrorless cameras, while offering the light-capturing capability and the unique look of medium format, in this case with a sensor 1.7 times larger than full-frame in area.
The camera's powerful IBIS delivers up to 6.5 stops of image stabilization, and it is weather-sealed at 60 locations. This combination, together with the newly-launched compact GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR lens, makes the new GFX50S II a very compelling travel and landscape camera indeed.
While the large sensor size restricts the camera's readout speed and hence burst rate, Fujifilm promises high performance autofocus, thanks to the new X-Processor 4 chip.
Last but not least, the GFX50S II features Pixel Shift Multi-Shot function, which quadruples the resolution of the final image and is a great option for archiving.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 75% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- 6.5 stops of IBIS
- Medium format look
- Exceptionally high 51 MP resolution
- Weather-sealed
- Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
- Very low 3.0 fps burst rate
- Quite heavy
- Viewfinder with low 0.61x magnification
What external reviewers found***
External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent dynamic range
- Superb image quality
- Superb autofocus
- Excellent autofocus performance
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Not as flexible as full-frame alternatives
- Slow continuous shooting speed
- No 4K video
- No telephoto lens
- Slow AF
- No phase-detect AF
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
HDMI + Headphone + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 3.2 Gen 1
Wireless Connectivity
802.11ac + Bluetooth
Construction
Form Factor
Mirrorless camera
Image Size
Medium format (44 x 33 mm)
Lens Mount
Fujifilm G-mount
Material
Magnesium, aluminum
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
51 MP (8256 x 6192)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
Speakers
Mono
Dimensions
Size | Depth
87 mm / 3.43 in
Size | Height
104 mm / 4.09 in
Size | Width
150 mm / 5.91 in
Weight
900 g / 31.80 oz
Display
Display Diagonal
3.2 inch
Display Type
Tilting TFT LCD
Resolution
2,360,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.61x
Viewfinder | Resolution
3,690,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic
Function
AE Bracketing
±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
Autofocus
425 focus points
Crop Factor
0.8
Exposure Compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
Flash Sync Speed
1/125 sec max
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
6.5 stops
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
100 ~ 12800 (expands to 50 ~ 102400)
Processor
X-Processor 4
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, H.264
Video Recording
FHD 30fps, 100Mbps, up to 120min
Weather Resistance
Yes
Performance
Battery Life
440 shots
Max Burst Rate
3.0 fps
Shutter Speed
1/16000 s (electronic) / 1/4000 s (mechanical) ~ 3600 s
Storage
Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported)
Production
Battery
NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
Debut
2021-09-02
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External Reviews
cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 84%The GFX50S II brings Fujifilm’s medium format system to a more affordable price point. By taking the surprisingly compact body of the GFX100S, the 50S II inherits the latest controls and features including built-in stabilisation. By swapping the sensor for the original 51.4 Megapixel model, you save 2000 dollars or pounds on the price. The lack of 4k video, or even 1080 beyond 30p, is undoubtedly a limitation in the current market.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Compact body
- Fast autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- No 4k video or 1080 beyond 30p
- No phase-detect AF
dpreview[2]
Reviewer score 80%The GFX 50S II is no bigger than some full-frame DSLRs and makes a superb studio or landscape camera. Its solid build and direct control make it a very satisfying camera to shoot with and the end results hold up to the closest scrutiny. However, its relatively slow contrast-detect autofocus and a rather flighty face/eye detection means it is much less adept at portraiture. Its slow AF and 3 fps maximum shooting rate essentially rule it out for sports and action work.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Slow AF
- No telephoto lens
pcmag[3]
Reviewer score 70%The GFX50S II is best for up-and-coming photographers scrabbling for a medium format digital and for those who see it as a backup to a GFX100S. Full-frames focus faster, support 4K recording at minimum, and use smaller, lower cost lenses. It's simply far more versatile and our Editors' Choice winner for medium format cameras.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Excellent autofocus performance
- In-body stabilization
- 4K video
Cons
- Not as flexible as full-frame alternatives
techradar[4]
Reviewer score 85%Fujifilm GFX50S II has the same 51.4MP sensor that was used in the original GFX 50S. Despite getting the latest X-Processor 4 engine, there's still no 4K video capabilities on the Mark II. Autofocus performance can feel sluggish when compared to a full-frame or APS-C mirrorless camera.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Superb image quality
- Superb autofocus
- Excellent dynamic range
Cons
- No 4K video
- Slow continuous shooting speed
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References
- ^ Fujifilm GFX50S II review so far. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/fujifilm-gfx50s-ii-review/. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
- ^ Fujifilm GFX 50S II review. [dpreview]. https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-gfx-50s-ii-review. 2021-09-02. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
- ^ Fujfilm GFX50S II Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/fujfilm-gfx50s-ii. 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ^ Hands on: Fujifilm GFX50S II review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/fujifilm-gfx50s-ii. 2021-09-02. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
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