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Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push 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
  • Launched September 2021
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Released September 2021
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Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon R3 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and the R3 (Full frame) and Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The R3 was introduced at a similar time to the Fujifilm GFX 50S II so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R3 scores against the Fujifilm GFX 50S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 R3 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution4150k2360kCrisper display (+1790k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Canon R3

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 R3 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
ReleasedSeptember 2021September 2021Same age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R3 comes with outer dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II has sizing of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R3 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the R3 and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II is 52 and 55 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R3 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide you with extra detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R3
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
86
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
92
manual focus
resolution is excellent (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography information
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography information
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition (1,015 grams)
72
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
more heavy than average (900 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography highlights
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/64,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (760 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
81
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography details
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography details
70
good battery life (760 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,015 grams)
66
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
more heavy than average (900g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography info
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (760 shots)
two card slots
90
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging factors
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (6000 x 3164 resolution)
does have external mic socket
heavier than competition (1,015 grams)
34
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (900g)
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Canon R3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II
 Canon EOS R3Fujifilm GFX 50S II
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R3 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-14 2021-09-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24MP 51MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 102400 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1053 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Fujifilm G
Number of lenses 27 14
Crop factor 1 0.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 4,150 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 3600 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/64000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 6000x3164 1920x1080
Video 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) 900 grams (1.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 shots 440 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 NP-W235
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 2
Price at launch $6,000 $3,999