Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-E4
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-E4 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
- Revealed September 2018
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
- Released January 2021
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-E4 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-E4, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-E4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the Fujifilm X-E4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Fujifilm X-E4. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Fujifilm X-E4 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1620k | Clearer screen (+740k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
Fujifilm X-E4 | Fujifilm GFX 50R | |||
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Released | January 2021 | ![]() | September 2018 | More recent by 28 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Fujifilm X-E4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-E4 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with physical measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E4 has specifications of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-E4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the Fujifilm X-E4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-E4 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-E4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-E4.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will resolve greater detail because of its extra 25MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-E4 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Fujifilm X-E4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Fujifilm X-E4 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-09-25 | 2021-01-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | X Processor Pro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 26 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 6240 x 4160 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm X |
Available lenses | 12 | 58 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,360k dots | 1,620k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.97x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 360 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
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 | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 775 grams (1.71 lbs) | 364 grams (0.80 lbs) |
Dimensions | 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") | 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") |
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 shots | 380 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-T125 | NP-W126S |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | One |
Retail pricing | $4,499 | $849 |