Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Medium format quality in a compact body

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 14
Durability 17
Price 15
Usability 17
Brand Fujifilm
Model FF210001

Key Features

SENSOR 43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS medium format sensor, 51.4 megapixels
PROCESSOR X-Processor 4 for fast image processing and film simulations
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detection AF system with face and eye detection
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; uses contrast-detection AF system
VIDEO Full HD 1920x1080 up to 30p, H.264, 8-bit 4:2:0
STABILIZATION In-body image stabilization (IBIS) providing up to 6.5 stops
BURST RATE 3.0 fps continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER 0.5-inch OLED color viewfinder, 3.69 million dots, 0.77x magnification
DISPLAY 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen LCD, 2.36 million dots
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C (3.2 Gen 1), Micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone
MEMORY CARD Dual SD card slots, UHS-II supported
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body, dust and moisture resistant
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 440 shots per charge (CIPA), NP-W235 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Lens dependent
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present Uses command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Fujifilm GFX 50S II

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Fujifilm GFX 50S II Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS
Resolution 51.4 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-12800 (exp. 50-102400)
Autofocus Contrast-detection AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 60 min (mechanical)
Burst Rate 3 fps
Video 1080p at 30/25/24 fps
Stabilization 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops
Viewfinder 3.69m-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.2-inch 3-way tilting touchscreen
Memory Card Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery Life 440 shots
Weight 900g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 150 x 104.2 x 87.2 mm