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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A7
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was brought out 8 months later than the Fujifilm X-A5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the Fujifilm X-A5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-A5 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2018More recent by 8 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kCrisper screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Fujifilm X-A5 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A5

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-A5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features external dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A5 has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the Fujifilm X-A5.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A5 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A5.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will resolve extra detail having its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography details
91
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
81
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography advice
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography info
70
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
88
good battery life (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging advice
33
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
81
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A5
 Fujifilm GFX 50RFujifilm X-A5
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-A5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-25 2018-01-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias 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 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 117 91
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 12 54
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s 1/180s
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 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775g (1.71 lbs) 361g (0.80 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 450 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-W126S
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 (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at release $4,499 $500