- APS-C 368.2mm2
- 16.3 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Medium format 1,441.0mm2
- 51.4 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
Differences
Fujifilm X-M1 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50S
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Thinner
39 mm
vs
91 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
330g
vs
920g
Lighter weight
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Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes
vs
No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
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Faster JPEG shooting
5.7 fps
vs
3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
5.7 fps
vs
3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Fujifilm GFX 50S advantages over Fujifilm X-M1
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Larger sensor
Medium format
vs
APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Fast startup
~1.30
vs
1.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Top deck display
Yes
vs
No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Newer
7 years
vs
11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
2360k
vs
920k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
51.4
vs
16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Longer exposure
3600
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bigger JPEG buffer
40
vs
16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Bigger RAW buffer
21
vs
11 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/16000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
102400
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Review Excerpt
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Fantastic image quality across the board; Excellent RAW dynamic range; Superb high ISO performance; Functional and user-friendly body; Robust weather-sealed construction; Detachable EVF; Tilting touchscreen; Very good lens quality.
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Slow AF speeds; Performance can't compete with high-end full-frame cameras; Limited native lens selection so far; Expensive accessories; Unimpressive JPEG dynamic range; 1/125s maximum flash sync.
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Read our Fujifilm GFX 50S Review
The Competition
Compared to Fujifilm X-A1
Fujifilm
X-M1
Fujifilm
X-A1
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Less expensive
-
Bigger JPEG buffer
Fujifilm
GFX 50S
Fujifilm
X-A1
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Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Samsung NX3000
Fujifilm
X-M1
Samsung
NX3000
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Lens selection
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Focus peaking
-
Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas
Fujifilm
GFX 50S
Samsung
NX3000
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Canon EOS M10
Fujifilm
X-M1
Canon
EOS M10
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Lens selection
-
Focus peaking
-
Less expensive
-
Touchscreen
Fujifilm
GFX 50S
Canon
EOS M10
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Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
-
NFC
-
On-sensor phase detect
Compared to Hasselblad X1D
Fujifilm
X-M1
Hasselblad
X1D
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Tiltable Screen
-
Internal flash
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm
GFX 50S
Hasselblad
X1D
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Tiltable Screen
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Top deck display
Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R
Fujifilm
X-M1
Fujifilm
GFX 50R
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Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm
GFX 50S
Fujifilm
GFX 50R
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Less expensive
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Built-in Bluetooth