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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Fujifilm X-Pro2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades vs the Fujifilm X-Pro2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-Pro2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2016Fresher by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1620kSharper display (+740k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-Pro2

 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys physical dimensions 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-Pro2 has sizing of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Fujifilm X-Pro2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the Fujifilm X-Pro2.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-Pro2 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-Pro2.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide you with more detail using its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
91
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography advice
73
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Sports photography camera
70
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography highlights
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (51MP)
low battery life (400 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
63
weather proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery (350 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (400 per charge)
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging features
33
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
33
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Fujifilm X-Pro2
 Fujifilm GFX 50RFujifilm X-Pro2
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm X-Pro2
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-25 2016-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 117 273
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Total lenses 12 54
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 92 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125s 1/250s
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 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 gr (1.71 lb) 495 gr (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2")
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 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1)
Storage slots Two Two
Launch price $4,499 $1,700