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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A3

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Fujifilm X-A3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A3 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2018
Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A3 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm X-A3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores versus the Fujifilm X-A3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-A3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018August 2016Fresher by 26 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kCrisper display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-A3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has got outside measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the Fujifilm X-A3.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A3 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A3.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography advice
90
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
64
silent mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
bad battery pack (400 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
87
good battery pack (410 shots)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A3
 Fujifilm GFX 50RFujifilm X-A3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-A3
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-25 2016-08-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 117 77
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 12 54
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Min shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 gr (1.71 lbs) 339 gr (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 photos 410 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual One
Launch cost $4,499 $480