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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2021
Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Medium format).

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was manufactured 2 years later than the Fujifilm GFX 50R and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores versus the Fujifilm GFX 50R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm GFX 50R 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021September 2018More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution2360k2360kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with outside dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R has specifications of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs the Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm GFX 50R is 55 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm GFX 50R.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm GFX 100S to give more detail due to its extra 51MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Portrait photography camera
97
manual focus
MP count fantastic (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
91
focusing manually
amazing MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography details
Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography details
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
more heavy than competitors (900g)
73
tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
91
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
70
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (400 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count fantastic (102MP)
more heavy than competitors (900g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
terrible battery (400 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography info
Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography info
93
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
amazing MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (900 grams)
33
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm GFX 50R
 Fujifilm GFX 100SFujifilm GFX 50R
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm GFX 50R
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2018-09-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - X Processor Pro
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Medium format
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Fujifilm G
Available lenses 13 12
Crop factor 0.8 0.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.97x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 360 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 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 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 775g (1.71 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6")
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 460 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-T125
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $5,999 $4,499