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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 4 months prior to the E-M1X so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up vs the E-M1X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-M1X 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1037kCrisper display (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 E-M1X Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-M1X 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2019Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys 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) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Olympus E-M1X in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the E-M1X.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-M1X is 59 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-M1X.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will show extra detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
91
focusing manually
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
67
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography information
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography information
70
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (870 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
amazing MP (51MP)
low battery life (400 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
68
good battery pack (870 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (400 per charge)
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (870 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
68
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
heavier than competition (997g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-M1X
 Fujifilm GFX 50ROlympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-25 2019-01-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 117 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 12 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 360 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 gr (1.71 pounds) 997 gr (2.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 870 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) -
Card slots 2 2
Price at release $4,499 $2,999