Fujifilm X-T5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm X-T5 were released 2022 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II was released 2021. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T5 2022
Fujifilm GFX 50S II 2021

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T5 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Fujifilm GFX 50S II 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-T5 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Fujifilm GFX 50S II 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-T5 has a 40 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm GFX 50S II has 51 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T5 40 MP
39814656 pixels
7728 x 5152
Fujifilm GFX 50S II 51 MP
51121152 pixels
8256 x 6192

Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 28 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T5. 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 II has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T5. Fujifilm GFX 50S II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-T5 has 125 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T5 125-12800
Fujifilm GFX 50S II 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-T5
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T5 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm GFX 50S II can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T5 15
Fujifilm GFX 50S II 3

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II 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 62% heavier than Fujifilm X-T5 and its 557 gr (or 1.23 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T5 557 gr
1.23 lb
Fujifilm GFX 50S II 900 gr
1.98 lb

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II, 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-T5
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Name Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Manufacturer Fujifilm Fujifilm
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Release Year 2022 2021
Release Date 2022-11-02 2021-09-02
MSRP 1699 USD 3999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 7728 x 5152 pixels 8256 x 6192 pixels
Megapixels 40 MP 51 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 X-Processor 4
Image
Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
ISO Range 125 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-shift (Some lenses limited to 5 stops of correction))
Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 7 stops 6.5 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus 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 425 425
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-T5
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1840000 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 1.2× (0.8× 35mm equiv.) 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 3690000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Frames per second 15 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 15 seconds 3600 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-T5
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Supported (no further information)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T5
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235
NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 580 shots 440 shots
Width 130 mm 150 mm
Height 91 mm 104 mm
Depth 64 mm 87 mm
Weight 557 gram 900 gram