Canon R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Below is a extensive review of the Canon R and Fujifilm GFX 50S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) possess different sensor sizes.

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The R was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the R grades against the Fujifilm GFX 50S II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R and Fujifilm GFX 50S II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery and Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon R has external measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II has specifications of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Compare the Canon R and Fujifilm GFX 50S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the R against the Fujifilm GFX 50S II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R and Fujifilm GFX 50S II is 62 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R and Fujifilm GFX 50S II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will result in extra detail using its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older R will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.