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Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Introduced September 2021
Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2017
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Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the R3 (Full frame) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) come with totally different sensor size.

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The R3 was announced 4 years later than the Fujifilm GFX 50S and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R3 matches up against the Fujifilm GFX 50S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 R3 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
RevealedSeptember 2021January 2017Fresher by 57 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution4150k2360kCrisper screen (+1790k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Canon R3

 Fujifilm GFX 50S R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Fujifilm GFX 50S

 R3 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 has got exterior dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the R3 vs the Fujifilm GFX 50S.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R3 and Fujifilm GFX 50S is 52 and 59 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and Fujifilm GFX 50S.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R3 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer more detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent R3 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R3
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
86
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
89
has manual focus
MP count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography information
Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography information
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
72
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography highlights
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/64,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (760 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography details
Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography details
70
good battery pack (760 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
64
environment sealing
provides focus by touch
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography information
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (760 shots)
2 card slots
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging advice
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (6000 x 3164 resolution)
comes with external mic support
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
33
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Fujifilm GFX 50S
 Canon EOS R3Fujifilm GFX 50S
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R3 Fujifilm GFX 50S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-14 2017-01-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - X Processor Pro
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Medium format
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 102400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1053 117
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Fujifilm G
Available lenses 27 12
Focal length multiplier 1 0.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 4,150k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 1.07x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 360s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/64000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
Maximum video resolution 6000x3164 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015g (2.24 lb) 740g (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 NP-T125
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Two
Price at release $6,000 $5,499