Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Fujifilm X-A1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Fujifilm X-A1
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 59 months |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+1440k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
Fujifilm X-A1 | Fujifilm GFX 50R |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A1
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Fujifilm X-A1 | |
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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 |