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Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Key Specs

Canon R
(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
Fujifilm GFX 50R
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 R Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Canon R

 Fujifilm GFX 50R R 
Display resolution2360k2100kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Common features in the Canon R and Fujifilm GFX 50R

 R Fujifilm GFX 50R 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018September 2018Same age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3.2"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).

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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.

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50R size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography highlights
86
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
91
has manual focus
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography advice
Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography advice
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
73
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography details
Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography details
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
70
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery (400 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography features
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count fantastic (30 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (370 CIPA)
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
low battery (400 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count fantastic (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R
Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50R
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Specifications

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