Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Fujifilm GFX 50R is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.
Fujifilm GFX 50R were released 2018 and Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography was released 2005. That is a 13 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Fujifilm GFX 50R | 2018 |
| Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography | 2005 |
Type of camera
Fujifilm GFX 50R is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50R has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Fujifilm GFX 50R | 39.5 mm Fujifilm Medium Format sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79 |
| Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** 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 50R has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography has 8,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Fujifilm GFX 50R |
51 MP
51121152 pixels 8256 x 6192 |
| Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
8,2 MP
8185344 pixels 3504 x 2336 |
Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 525 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography. 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 50R has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography. Fujifilm GFX 50R has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography has 100 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Fujifilm GFX 50R | 100-12800 |
| Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography | 100-3200 |
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 50R
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50R can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Fujifilm GFX 50R | 3 |
| Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm GFX 50R. Unfortunately Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography does not support recording movies and movie clips.
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 50R weighs 775 gr (equal to 1.71 lb) which is 1% heavier than Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography and its 770 gr (or 1.7 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Fujifilm GFX 50R | 775 gr 1.71 lb |
| Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography | 770 gr 1.7 lb |
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography, 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 50R |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Name | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2005 |
| Release Date | 2018-09-25 | 2005-06-01 |
| MSRP | 4499 USD | 1499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Sensor Size | Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 8256 x 6192 pixels | 3504 x 2336 pixels |
| Megapixels | 51 MP | 8,2 MP |
| Image Processor | X Processor Pro | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 100 - 3200 |
| White Balance Presets | 7 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 425 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S 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 |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3,2” | 1.8” |
| Screen dots | 2360000 | 118000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) | 0.9× (0.56× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3690000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Frames per second | 3 fps | 5 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 360 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes (via cable or smartphone) | Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Battery Pack BP-511A
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 400 shots | 1000 shots |
| Width | 161 mm | 144 mm |
| Height | 97 mm | 106 mm |
| Depth | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Weight | 775 gram | 770 gram |
