Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Fujifilm GFX 50S. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-Pro3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Fujifilm GFX 50S 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.

** 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-Pro3 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm GFX 50S has 51 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 97 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-Pro3. 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 50S has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro3. Fujifilm GFX 50S has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-Pro3 has 160 to 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-Pro3
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50S

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-Pro3 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm GFX 50S can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Fujifilm GFX 50S 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 50S weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 85% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro3 and its 497 gr (or 1.1 lb).

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Fujifilm GFX 50S, 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 X-Pro3	Fujifilm GFX 50S
Name	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Fujifilm GFX 50S
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Fujifilm
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Fujifilm GFX 50S
Release Year	2019	2016
Release Date	2019-10-23	2016-09-19
MSRP	1799 USD	6499 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Fujifilm GFX 50S
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6240 x 4160 pixels	8256 x 6192 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	51 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4	X Processor Pro
Image	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Fujifilm GFX 50S
ISO Range	160 - 12800	100 - 12800
White Balance Presets	0	7
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Fujifilm GFX 50S
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	425	425
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X See Compatible Lenses	Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm	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
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Fujifilm GFX 50S
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3,2”
Screen dots	1620000	2360000
Touch screen	Yes	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT-LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic and Optical (tunnel)	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.78× (0.52× 35mm equiv.)	0.67× (0.85× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	3690000
Photography features	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Fujifilm GFX 50S
Frames per second	11 fps	3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	360 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	No
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Fujifilm GFX 50S
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Fujifilm GFX 50S
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Fujifilm GFX 50S
HDMI Output	No	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Remote Control	Yes (wired, cable release or smartphone)	Yes (via cable or smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Fujifilm GFX 50S
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Li-ion battery NP-W126S	NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	440 shots	400 shots
Width	141 mm	148 mm
Height	83 mm	94 mm
Depth	46 mm	91 mm
Weight	497 gram	920 gram