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Two-minute review The Fujifilm GFX50S II might look very different from its predecessor, but it inherits that same large sensor that made us fall in love with the original GFX 50S . Like the older model, the GFX50S II hasn’t been designed for speed junkies or video, instead it harnesses the power of a medium format sensor, combines it with some very steady in-body image stabilization (IBIS), to then produce some stupendous stills. That IBIS, for the first time in a GFX body, is rated for a very impressive 6.5 stops of compensation for camera shake. That’s a half stop more than the GFX100S that was announced only in March 2021. It’s a very beneficial upgrade for anyone shooting handheld, particularly in low-light situations with a camera that can get heavy with some GF lenses. Admittedly a full-frame mirrorless camera like the 65MP Sony A7R IV can offer similar results to the GFX50S II with far more features (like video, speed and accuracy) and at a lower price point, but sometime...

Fujifilm’s GFX medium format cameras have been around for almost five years now, and they’ve been getting progressively closer to the mainstream. The original Fujifilm GFX 50S , which was announced in 2017, was one of the few ‘affordable’ medium format cameras available at the time, but since then Fujifilm has even made 102MP options that are relatively affordable compared to their competitors. However, Fujifilm’s 102MP medium format cameras are still pretty expensive, and that’s where the new Fujifilm GFX50S II comes in. It offers half the sensor resolution at 51.4MP, brings a few significant improvements over its predecessor, and all at a lower launch price than the original GFX 50S. This makes the GFX50S II a compelling alternative to high-resolution full-framers, if you’re not a speed junky. (Image credit: Future) But if you can get a 65MP Sony A7R IV for a lower price than the GFX50S II, wouldn’t that be a better option? Sure, but sometimes (sensor) size does matter. T...