Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50R
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Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Revealed September 2018
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
- Announced September 2018

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon R and Fujifilm GFX 50R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) feature different sensor measurements.

The R was manufactured very close to the Fujifilm GFX 50R which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the R grades versus the Fujifilm GFX 50R for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R & Fujifilm GFX 50R. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery & Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
R | Fujifilm GFX 50R | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Canon R
Fujifilm GFX 50R | R | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 2100k | Crisper display (+260k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R and Fujifilm GFX 50R
R | Fujifilm GFX 50R | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | ![]() | September 2018 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Equivalent display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R has exterior dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm GFX 50R has measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs).
See the Canon R and Fujifilm GFX 50R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the R versus the Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R and Fujifilm GFX 50R is 62 and 59 respectively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R and Fujifilm GFX 50R.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide extra detail due to its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Specifications
Canon EOS R | Fujifilm GFX 50R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon EOS R | Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-09-05 | 2018-09-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 30MP | 51MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 8256 x 6192 |
Max native ISO | 40000 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5655 | 117 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | Fujifilm G |
Number of lenses | 17 | 12 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dots | 2,360k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 3,690k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.97x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 360 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with LP-E6N only) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) | 775 grams (1.71 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 400 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-T125 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Retail price | $2,299 | $4,499 |