Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S
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Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Introduced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Launched January 2017

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the 5DS R (51MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) is very comparable but the 5DS R (Full frame) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) use different sensor size.

The 5DS R was launched 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm GFX 50S making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 5DS R scores vs the Fujifilm GFX 50S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS R and Fujifilm GFX 50S. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
5DS R | Fujifilm GFX 50S |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Canon 5DS R
Fujifilm GFX 50S | 5DS R | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | ![]() | February 2015 | Newer by 23 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+1320k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Fujifilm GFX 50S
5DS R | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R enjoys outside dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S has dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 5DS R vs the Fujifilm GFX 50S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and Fujifilm GFX 50S is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS R and Fujifilm GFX 50S.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The 5DS R includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged 5DS R will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon EOS 5DS R | Fujifilm GFX 50S |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2017-01-18 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual DIGIC 6 | X Processor Pro |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 51 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 8256 x 6192 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | 117 |
Cross focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Fujifilm G |
Number of lenses | 250 | 12 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 1.07x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 360 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 930 gr (2.05 lbs) | 740 gr (1.63 lbs) |
Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 86 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2308 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 pictures | 400 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | NP-T125 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Launch price | $3,699 | $5,499 |