Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon EOS R3
This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon EOS R3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Fujifilm GFX 50R is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS R3 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.
Fujifilm GFX 50R were released 2018 and Canon EOS R3 was released 2021. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Fujifilm GFX 50R | 2018 |
Canon EOS R3 | 2021 |
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 R3 has a "Canon Full Frame"-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 R3 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** 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 R3 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 R3 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 113 % larger resolution than Canon EOS R3. 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 R3 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50R. Canon EOS R3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Fujifilm GFX 50R has 100 to 12800.
Camera | ISO Range |
Fujifilm GFX 50R | 100-12800 |
Canon EOS R3 | 100-102400 |
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 R3 belongs to the Canon EOS R-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 R
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 R3
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 R3 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Fujifilm GFX 50R | 3 |
Canon EOS R3 | 30 |
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 R3 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 R3 weighs 1015 gr (equal to 2.24 lb) which is 31% 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 R3 | 1015 gr 2.24 lb |
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon EOS R3 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon EOS R3, 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 R3 |
Name | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Canon EOS R3 |
Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS R3 |
Release Year | 2018 | 2021 |
Release Date | 2018-09-25 | 2021-04-14 |
MSRP | 4499 USD | 5999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS R3 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS R3 |
Sensor Size | Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
Resolution | 8256 x 6192 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 51 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | X Processor Pro | DIGIC X |
Image |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS R3 |
ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 100 - 102400 |
White Balance Presets | 7 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | No |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS R3 |
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 | 1053 |
Lens Mount |
Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF 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 |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS R3 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3,2” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 2360000 | 4150000 |
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.) | 0.76× |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3690000 | 5760000 |
Photography features |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS R3 |
Frames per second | 3 fps | 30 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 360 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 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 Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS R3 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS R3 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS R3 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (via cable or smartphone) | Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS | No |
Yes Built-in |
Body & Dimensions |
Fujifilm GFX 50R |
Canon EOS R3 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery Details |
NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
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LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 400 shots | 760 shots |
Width | 161 mm | 150 mm |
Height | 97 mm | 143 mm |
Depth | 66 mm | 87 mm |
Weight | 775 gram | 1015 gram |