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Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
Portability
55
Imaging
94
Features
85
Overall
90

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Announced September 2018
Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
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Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon R versus Fujifilm GFX 100S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The R was released 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm GFX 100S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the R scores vs the Fujifilm GFX 100S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 R Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Canon R

 Fujifilm GFX 100S R 
RevealedJanuary 2021September 2018Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

Common features in the Canon R and Fujifilm GFX 100S

 R Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R provides physical dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Fujifilm GFX 100S has sizing of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R versus Fujifilm GFX 100S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the R vs the Fujifilm GFX 100S.

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R and Fujifilm GFX 100S is 62 and 55 respectively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100S top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and Fujifilm GFX 100S.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 72MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged R will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100S sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
86
manual focus
MP count fantastic (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
96
focusing manually
amazing resolution (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography information
Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography information
73
screen articulates
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
heavier than competitors (900 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (370 per charge)
90
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography info
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography info
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count fantastic (30MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
amazing resolution (102MP)
heavier than competitors (900 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography info
Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography info
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
MP count fantastic (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
93
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R
Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
73
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
lack of image stabilization
34
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (900 grams)
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Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Fujifilm GFX 100S
 Canon EOS RFujifilm GFX 100S
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R Fujifilm GFX 100S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-05 2021-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 30MP 102MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 11648 x 8736
Maximum native ISO 40000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5655 425
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Fujifilm G
Available lenses 17 13
Focal length multiplier 1 0.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 900g (1.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 460 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W235
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 2
Retail cost $2,299 $5,999