Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Fujifilm X-Pro1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 6 years after the Fujifilm X-Pro1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up versus the Fujifilm X-Pro1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-Pro1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has got outside measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-Pro1 has sizing of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Fujifilm X-Pro1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the Fujifilm X-Pro1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-Pro1 is 59 and 80 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-Pro1.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50R will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.