Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-M1

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-M1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 5 years after the Fujifilm X-M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up vs the Fujifilm X-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-M1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers external measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-M1 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the Fujifilm X-M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-M1 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-M1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give greater detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R will have a benefit in sensor innovation.