Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S
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Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Announced September 2018
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Launched January 2017

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon R and Fujifilm GFX 50S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) boast different sensor sizing.

The R was announced 20 months later than the Fujifilm GFX 50S making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the R scores vs the Fujifilm GFX 50S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R and Fujifilm GFX 50S. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery and Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
R | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2017 | Fresher by 20 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Canon R
Fujifilm GFX 50S | R | |||
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Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 2100k | Clearer display (+260k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R and Fujifilm GFX 50S
R | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Same display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R offers exterior dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Fujifilm GFX 50S has proportions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Check out the Canon R and Fujifilm GFX 50S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the R against the Fujifilm GFX 50S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R and Fujifilm GFX 50S is 62 and 59 respectively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R and Fujifilm GFX 50S.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will show greater detail with its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern R should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Specifications
Canon EOS R | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon EOS R | Fujifilm GFX 50S |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-09-05 | 2017-01-18 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | X Processor Pro |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30 megapixels | 51 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 8256 x 6192 |
Maximum native ISO | 40000 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 5655 | 117 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Fujifilm G |
Available lenses | 17 | 12 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 3,690 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 1.07x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 360 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/125 seconds |
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, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) | 740 gr (1.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
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 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-T125 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Retail pricing | $2,299 | $5,499 |