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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A7

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Fujifilm X-A7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2018
Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A7 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 11 months prior to the Fujifilm X-A7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up vs the Fujifilm X-A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Fujifilm X-A7

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-A7 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Fujifilm X-A7 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
IntroducedSeptember 2019September 2018Fresher by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution2760k2360kClearer screen (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A7

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-A7 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with external 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) and the Fujifilm X-A7 has specifications of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the Fujifilm X-A7.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A7 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A7.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
90
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
81
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography factors
73
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography advice
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
72
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (440 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography info
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
low battery life (400 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
88
good battery power (440 shots)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (400 per charge)
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-A7
 Fujifilm GFX 50RFujifilm X-A7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-A7
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-25 2019-09-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 117 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Total lenses 12 54
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,760 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lb) 320 grams (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 400 photos 440 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Dual One
Retail cost $4,499 $700