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Medium format vs frame crop factor1/12/2024 In addition, the autofocus speed is not even close between these two cameras. Even though the X-T5’s rolling shutter isn’t great, it’s much better than the GFX50S. Many times I’ve taken a photo with the GFX and then quickly moved the camera, only to realize I did it mid-exposure. Once you’re in the electronic shutter mode, you need to hold the camera still for half a second after pressing the shutter button, as it takes much longer for the camera to read off the sensor vs that of the much smaller APS-C sensor. The biggest disadvantage of the 50MP medium format sensor is the rolling shutter. Overall, the image quality of the GFX50S II is better than that of the X-T5, but you will mostly notice the difference under low-light or high-detail situations, such as skin tones. However, if you’re looking for deeper depth of field (more in focus), the GFX can actually be a disadvantage. Similar to comparing APS-C to 35mm or full-frame sensors, medium format cameras can also take advantage of the larger sensor by having a shallower depth of field at the same aperture while at equivalent focal lengths (f/4 on the GFX is close to f/2.2 on the X Series). Not only does it outperform the sensor in micro-contrast, sharpness (this also has to do with the lens) and dynamic range, the high ISO performance is where you start seeing the advantage of having a much larger sensor. However, with almost four times the sensor surface area, the 50MP medium format sensor definitely has the advantage over the 40MP APS-C sensor. As a side point, since the GFX sensor has a 4:3 aspect ratio, if we cropped it down to 3:2 to match the 40MP APS-C sensor, the GFX50S II is only 45MP. However, if we’re talking about image quality, there is definitely a difference between the 50MP GFX50 II and the 40MP X-T5. At more than twice the price and almost double the weight, is the GFX kit twice as good as the X Series kit? If we’re only talking about the resolution, the answer is obviously no. In addition, the weight of the X-T5 + XF10-24mmF4 is only 42g heavier than just the body of the GFX50S II. You can buy an X-T5 and the XF10-24mm lens for just over the price of just the GF20-35mmF4 lens on its own. The biggest difference is size, weight and price. However, the point of this comparison is to see if there is still a place in the GFX ecosystem for a 50MP camera if the X Series has a 40MP sensor. In addition, due to the huge sensor-size difference, there are going to be differences in depth-of-field at the same aperture, ISO performance, rolling shutter and aspect ratio. The older XF10-24mm zoom lens is not optimal for the new 40MP sensor, while the GF20-35mmF4 R WR can resolve beyond 100MP. The first thing I want to mention is that this isn’t a clinical test between these two cameras and lenses. This got me thinking: is there any reason to buy a 50MP digital medium format camera anymore? I decided to answer that question for myself by asking Fujifilm Canada to send me the GFX50S II and the GF20-35mmF4 R WR for me to test against the X-T5 and XF10-24mmF4 R OIS. Moreover, I was accustomed to using these higher-megapixel cameras and getting the X-T5 scratched that itch for me. I also review Leica camera gear I’ve been using the 40MP Leica M10-R for the past few months, and I love the 47MP Leica Q2 and SL2. I know I didn’t need all that extra resolution but it was fun to have in a pinch. I was content with 26MP for the past few years, but I’ve also had the opportunity to play with Fujifilm’s 50MP and 100MP medium format cameras, and I was jealous. For years I committed myself to the X Series for my entire digital workflow for both video and stills. Panasonic H-HS12035 LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm/F2.When Fujifilm announced the 40MP X-H2 in 2022, I was relieved.What is the BMMCC? (archived - product discontinued by manufacturer) What is the BMPCC? (archived - product discontinued by manufacturer) This is where everything and anything related to BlackMagic Design's Pocket Cinema Camera (BMPCC), Micro Cinema Camera (BMMCC), Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (BMPCC 4K), Pocket Cinema Camera 6K (BMPCC 6K), Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 (BMPCC 6K G2), Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro (BMPCC 6K Pro) and Cinema Camera 6K (BMCC 6K) will be posted.
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