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Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
Portability
59
Imaging
82
Features
77
Overall
80

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(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
Fujifilm GFX 50S
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 5DS R Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Canon 5DS R

 Fujifilm GFX 50S 5DS R 
LaunchedJanuary 2017February 2015Newer by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2360k1040kSharper display (+1320k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Fujifilm GFX 50S

 5DS R Fujifilm GFX 50S 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3.2"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography advice
85
you can focus manually
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
89
you can focus manually
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography information
Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography information
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
72
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography info
Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography info
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is excellent (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (700 shots)
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5DS R
Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
57
weather sealing
resolution is excellent (51MP)
bad battery (700 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
high megapixels (51MP)
low battery (400 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (700 CIPA)
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging highlights
30
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Fujifilm GFX 50S
 Canon EOS 5DS RFujifilm GFX 50S
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