GFX 50Rvs X-E4
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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Quick take: The gfx 50r has the highest resolution at 51mp; the x-e4 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-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £699 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 775g (with battery and card) | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 160.7 × 96.5 × 66.4mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50R | X-E4 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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