GFX 50Rvs X-E2
Fujifilm
GFX 50R (2018)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Portrait, street & documentary photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait, Street & Documentary Photography — GFX 50R (2018): The most portable GFX camera of its era — 51MP in a rangefinder-style body for photographers who want medium-format quality with a more discreet form.
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
Who should buy what
GFX 50R (2018)
- Photographers who want medium-format quality in the slimmest GFX body available
- Street and documentary photographers drawn to the rangefinder-style handling
- GFX 50S users who want a smaller body for travel and walk-around use
- Studio and portrait photographers who want 51MP at the lowest GFX entry price
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
Quick take: The gfx 50r has the highest resolution at 51mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable; only the gfx 50r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50R (2018) | X-E2 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £150 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 7fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 775g (with battery and card) | 350g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 160.7 × 96.5 × 66.4mm | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50R | X-E2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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