• Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 51.4 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 26.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Fujifilm GFX 50R advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro3

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.31 vs 3.77 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer video battery life
    70 vs 45 minutes
    Capture more video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    2360k vs 1620k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.77x vs 0.66x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    51.4 vs 26.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 900 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 79 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 51200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-Pro3 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50R

  • Less expensive
    $1799 vs $2999
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (DCI) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Thinner
    46 mm vs 66 mm
    Thinner
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/250 vs 1/125 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Lighter weight
    497g vs 775g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    20.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    36 vs 25 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Same superb image quality as the 50S; Slightly improved performance; Less expensive and slimmer than 50S.

  • Lackluster ergonomics; Sluggish autofocus; Poor video features and performance.

The Competition

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50R
Hasselblad X1D
  • $4599
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Higher max flash sync
  • Headphone jack
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Hasselblad X1D
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 50R
Fujifilm GFX 50S
  • $4599
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • Top deck display
  • More viewfinder magnification
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Fujifilm GFX 50S
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Leica CL

Fujifilm GFX 50R
Leica CL
  • $4599
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $3195
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Leica CL
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $3195
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More viewfinder magnification

Compared to Sony A6400

Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony A6400
  • $4599
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony A6400
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Top deck display
  • Higher max flash sync
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 50R
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $4599
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Built-in GPS
  • Higher max flash sync
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
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