Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm GFX 50R. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-A7

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm X-A7 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 X-A7	2019
Fujifilm GFX 50R	2018

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A7 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Fujifilm GFX 50R has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-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 X-A7	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
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 X-A7 has a 24 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 X-A7	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000
Fujifilm GFX 50R	51 MP 51121152 pixels 8256 x 6192

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 113 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-A7. 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

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-A7	100-12800
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 X-A7
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 X-A7 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm GFX 50R can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-A7	6
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 X-A7 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 50R weighs 775 gr (equal to 1.71 lb) which is 142% heavier than Fujifilm X-A7 and its 320 gr (or 0.71 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-A7	320 gr 0.71 lb
Fujifilm GFX 50R	775 gr 1.71 lb