Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon EOS M5

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon EOS M5. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50R is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS M5 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50R were released 2018 and Canon EOS M5 was released 2016. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 50R 2018
Canon EOS M5 2016

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50R has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Canon EOS M5 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 M5 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 M5 has 24 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 M5 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 113 % larger resolution than Canon EOS M5. 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 M5 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50R. Canon EOS M5 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm GFX 50R has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50R 100-12800
Canon EOS M5 100-25600

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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M5 belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M

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 M5

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 M5 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50R 3
Canon EOS M5 9

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 M5 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 50R weighs 775 gr (equal to 1.71 lb) which is 81% heavier than Canon EOS M5 and its 427 gr (or 0.94 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50R 775 gr
1.71 lb
Canon EOS M5 427 gr
0.94 lb

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon EOS M5 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon EOS M5, 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 M5
Name Fujifilm GFX 50R Canon EOS M5
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS M5
Release Year 2018 2016
Release Date 2018-09-25 2016-09-15
MSRP 4499 USD 979 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS M5
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS M5
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 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 51 MP 24 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro DIGIC 7
Image
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS M5
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
(5-axis for video only)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS M5
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
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 49
Lens Mount Fujifilm G

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

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 M5
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3,2” 3.2”
Screen dots 2360000 1620000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.62x
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 2360000
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS M5
Frames per second 3 fps 9 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 5 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) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS M5
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
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 M5
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS M5
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with Bluetooth and NFC)
Remote Control Yes (via cable or smartphone) Yes (Wired, wireless, or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Canon EOS M5
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 295 shots
Width 161 mm 116 mm
Height 97 mm 89 mm
Depth 66 mm 61 mm
Weight 775 gram 427 gram