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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
Portability
55 Imaging
88 Features
82 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed September 2021
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon R50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) use different sensor dimensions.

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The R50 was unveiled 18 months later than the Fujifilm GFX 50S II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the R50 scores versus the Fujifilm GFX 50S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

		

		

			
 R50 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
RevealedFebruary 2023September 2021Fresher by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II R50 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kCrisper display (+1320k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II

		

		

			
 R50 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II has dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).
Compare the Canon R50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the R50 compared to the Fujifilm GFX 50S II.
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II is 75 and 55 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R50 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will offer you more detail having an extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern R50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Portrait photography camera
83
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
92
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count amazing (51MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 has face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography highlights
77
 screen articulates
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 good ISO range (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
72
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 includes focus by touch
 environment proofing
 more heavy than competitors (900g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Sports photography camera
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
81
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
84
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
66
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
 more heavy than competitors (900 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography information
80
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
90
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count amazing (51MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging information
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging information
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 offers face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic jack
 does not have image stabilization
34
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has microphone support
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors (900g)
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II
 Canon EOS R50Fujifilm GFX 50S II
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R50 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2021-09-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 51 megapixel
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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 32000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 651 425
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Fujifilm G
Available lenses 37 14
Focal length multiplier 1.6 0.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 3600s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 900 grams (1.98 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 440 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W235
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Dual
Retail pricing $679 $3,999