Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 and Fujifilm GFX 50R. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm GFX 100 were released 2019 and Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 2018. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 100 2019
Fujifilm GFX 50R 2018

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Fujifilm Medium Format") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm GFX 100 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Fujifilm GFX 50R 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm GFX 50R has 51 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 100 102 MP
101756928 pixels
11648 x 8736
Fujifilm GFX 50R 51 MP
51121152 pixels
8256 x 6192

Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 99 % larger resolution than Fujifilm GFX 50R. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm GFX 100 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50R. Fujifilm GFX 100 has an ISO range that stretches from 10 to 12800 while Fujifilm GFX 50R has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 100 10-12800
Fujifilm GFX 50R 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 100
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50R

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm GFX 50R can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100 5
Fujifilm GFX 50R 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 100 and Fujifilm GFX 50R can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 100 weighs 1320 gr (equal to 2.91 lb) which is 70% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 50R and its 775 gr (or 1.71 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100 1320 gr
2.91 lb
Fujifilm GFX 50R 775 gr
1.71 lb

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100 and Fujifilm GFX 50R, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Name Fujifilm GFX 100 Fujifilm GFX 50R
Manufacturer Fujifilm Fujifilm
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Release Year 2019 2018
Release Date 2019-05-23 2018-09-25
MSRP 9999 USD 4499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 11648 x 8736 pixels 8256 x 6192 pixels
Megapixels 102 MP 51 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 X Processor Pro
Image
Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50R
ISO Range 10 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 425
Lens Mount Fujifilm G

See Compatible Lenses
Fujifilm G

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Medium Format
0.79x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 19 mm
50 mm becomes 40 mm
100 mm becomes 79 mm
200 mm becomes 158 mm
Medium Format
0.79x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 19 mm
50 mm becomes 40 mm
100 mm becomes 79 mm
200 mm becomes 158 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2” 3,2”
Screen dots 2360000 2360000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.68× (0.86× 35mm equiv.) 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 5760000 3690000
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Frames per second 5 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 360 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50R
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via wired remote or smartphone) Yes (via cable or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Built-in grip holds one or two NP-T125 batteries
NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 800 shots 400 shots
Width 156 mm 161 mm
Height 144 mm 97 mm
Depth 75 mm 66 mm
Weight 1320 gram 775 gram