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Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Revealed May 2019
Photography Glossary

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The R was introduced 8 months before the Fujifilm GFX 100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the R matches up against the Fujifilm GFX 100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 R Fujifilm GFX 100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Canon R

 Fujifilm GFX 100 R 
RevealedMay 2019September 2018Newer by 8 months
Display resolution2360k2100kClearer display (+260k dot)

Common features in the Canon R and Fujifilm GFX 100

 R Fujifilm GFX 100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R enjoys external measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 has sizing of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs).

Analyze the Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the R against the Fujifilm GFX 100.

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R and Fujifilm GFX 100 is 62 and 52 respectively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R and Fujifilm GFX 100.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will give greater detail using its extra 72 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged R is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography details
Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography details
86
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
95
manual focus
high MP (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography advice
Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography advice
73
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
heavier than others (1,320 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography factors
Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography factors
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent sensor resolution (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
90
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (800 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography information
Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography information
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (30MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
67
better than average battery pack (800 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
high MP (102 megapixels)
heavier than others (1,320g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography factors
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
excellent sensor resolution (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (370 shots)
92
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (800 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,320 grams)
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Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Fujifilm GFX 100
 Canon EOS RFujifilm GFX 100
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R Fujifilm GFX 100
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-05 2019-05-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Medium format
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 102 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 11648 x 8736
Maximum native ISO 40000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5655 425
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Fujifilm G
Available lenses 17 12
Focal length multiplier 1 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 1.09x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 1320 gr (2.91 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 800 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-T125
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Dual
Launch cost $2,299 $10,000