GFX 50Rvs OM-1
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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The gfx 50r has the highest resolution at 51mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50R (2018) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 775g (with battery and card) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 160.7 × 96.5 × 66.4mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50R | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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