Fujifilm GFX 50S

Medium-format SLR-style mirrorless camera · 51.4 MP Medium format · 2017

GFX 50S

Short answer

The Fujifilm GFX 50S is a medium-format SLR-style mirrorless camera released in February 2017 at a US launch price of $6,499. It has a 51.4 MP medium-format GFX 51.4MP CMOS (Bayer) sensor and the X-Processor Pro. The same sensor and processor are in the GFX 50R. There is no in-body stabilization.

It weighs 825 g and measures 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4 mm. The body is weather sealed. It records to two SD UHS-II card slots. It shoots video at 1080/30p.

The viewfinder is detachable 3.69M-dot OLED (0.85× magnification). The rear screen is a 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen with 2.36M dots. Native sensitivity runs ISO 100–12800, extended to 50–102400. Continuous shooting reaches 3 fps.

It was followed by the GFX50S II in 2021.

GFX 50S specifications

Released
February 2017
Launch price
$6,499
Sensor
51.4 MP Medium format
Processor
X-Processor Pro
In-body stabilisation
No
Weight
825 g
Film simulations
15
Next model
GFX50S II (2021)
Specifications
Sensor
51.4 MP GFX 51.4MP CMOS (Bayer)
Sensor format
Medium format, 43.8 × 32.9 mm
ISO range
ISO 100–12800 (50–102400 extended)
Burst
3 fps
Video
1080/30p
Viewfinder
Detachable 3.69M-dot OLED, 0.85× magnification
Screen
3.2-inch tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots
Lens mount
Fujifilm G
Card slots
2× SD UHS-II
Weather sealed
Yes
Dimensions
147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4 mm

Dimensions

147.5 mm94.2 mm
  • 147.5 mm wide
  • 94.2 mm tall
  • 91.4 mm deep

Film simulations on the GFX 50S

It has 15 of the 20 film simulations. It lacks REALA ACE, Nostalgic Neg., ETERNA Bleach Bypass, Classic Negative, and ETERNA / Cinema.

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The GFX 50S takes GFX G mount lenses, and the catalog lists 20 of them. Focal lengths run from 19 mm to 500 mm, and the fastest opens at f/1.7. 13 are primes and 7 are zooms.

Lenses

Recipes for the GFX 50S

Recipes written for GFX cameras.

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Fujifilm no longer sells the GFX 50S new. It arrived in February 2017 and the GFX50S II replaced it in September 2021, so what is on sale now is second hand. Its launch price was $6,499, the only official figure it ever had.

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Common questions

When was the Fujifilm GFX 50S released?

Fujifilm released it in February 2017 at a US launch price of $6,499.

Does the GFX 50S have in-body stabilization?

No. Stabilization depends on the lens, if the one you mount has it.

How many film simulations does the GFX 50S have?

It has 15 of the 20 film simulations. It lacks REALA ACE, Nostalgic Neg., ETERNA Bleach Bypass, Classic Negative, and ETERNA / Cinema.

How much does the GFX 50S weigh?

825 g with battery and card, and it measures 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4 mm.

Is the GFX 50S weather sealed?

Yes, the body is sealed against dust and moisture.

Which lenses fit the GFX 50S?

The GFX 50S takes GFX G mount lenses, and the catalog lists 20 of them. Focal lengths run from 19 mm to 500 mm, and the fastest opens at f/1.7.

Is the GFX 50S still sold new?

No, Fujifilm has discontinued it and the GFX50S II took its place.

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Last updated August 28, 2026