Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-E1

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-E1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 5 years after the Fujifilm X-E1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the Fujifilm X-E1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-E1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has outer measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E1 has sizing of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-E1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the Fujifilm X-E1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-E1 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-E1.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give more detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50R should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.