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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Fujifilm X-A1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2018
Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A2
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was manufactured 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-A1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up versus the Fujifilm X-A1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-A1 
ReleasedSeptember 2018November 2013More recent by 59 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k920kClearer display (+1440k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A1

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-A1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers external dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A1 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the Fujifilm X-A1.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A1 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A1.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give greater detail due to its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography highlights
91
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography info
Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography info
73
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography information
70
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (400 shots)
has no phase detect AF
54
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
terrible battery (400 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
resolution is fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (400 shots)
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
31
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A1
 Fujifilm GFX 50RFujifilm X-A1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-A1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-25 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 117 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Total lenses 12 54
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Card slots Two One
Price at launch $4,499 $329