Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon EOS 7D Mark II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon EOS 7D Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50R is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 7D Mark II is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50R were released 2018 and Canon EOS 7D Mark II was released 2014. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 50R 2018
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 2014

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 50R is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 7D Mark II 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 7D Mark II 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 7D Mark II 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 7D Mark II has 20 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 7D Mark II 20 MP
19961856 pixels
5472 x 3648

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 156 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 7D Mark II. 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

Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50R. Canon EOS 7D Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Fujifilm GFX 50R has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50R 100-12800
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 100-16000

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 7D Mark II

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 7D Mark II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50R 3
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 10

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon EOS 7D Mark II 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.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II weighs 910 gr (equal to 2.01 lb) which is 17% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 50R and its 775 gr (or 1.71 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50R 775 gr
1.71 lb
Canon EOS 7D Mark II 910 gr
2.01 lb

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon EOS 7D Mark II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon EOS 7D Mark II, 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 7D Mark II
Name Fujifilm GFX 50R Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Release Year 2018 2014
Release Date 2018-09-25 2014-09-15
MSRP 4499 USD 1799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
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 5472 x 3648 pixels
Megapixels 51 MP 20 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro DUAL DIGIC 6
Image
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 16000
White Balance Presets 7 8
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 7D Mark II
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 65
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 7D Mark II
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3,2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 1040000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD Clear View II TFT-LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 1× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Frames per second 3 fps 10 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 10 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (via cable or smartphone) Yes (wired or wireless)
GPS No Yes
Built-in
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 670 shots
Width 161 mm 149 mm
Height 97 mm 112 mm
Depth 66 mm 78 mm
Weight 775 gram 910 gram