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Fujifilm GFX 50R

The Fujifilm GFX 50R brought the 51.4MP medium-format sensor of the GFX 50S into a slimmer, lighter rangefinder-style body — the most portable Fujifilm medium-format camera available at the time. Its flatter profile and lower weight made it appealing for street and documentary photographers who wanted medium-format image quality without the bulk of the SLR-style 50S. Like the 50S it uses contrast-detect AF and has no IBIS, but the weather-sealed magnesium body and dual SD card slots made it a capable field camera for those prepared to work within its limitations.

GearFrame's Take

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.

Starting from
£1999 new
Average price across retailers: ~£2499
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Core
Released
2018
Sensor
51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution
51.4 MP
Mount
Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)
Dimensions
160.7 × 96.5 × 66.4mm
Weight
775g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF, face detection
Stabilisation
None
Burst Rate
3fps
Battery Life
~400 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
1080p/30p
Viewfinder
EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen
3.2" tilting touchscreen
Memory Cards
Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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14 lenses compatible with the Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) mount.

Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Portrait
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Street
7.0
Travel
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
Great For
👤
Portrait 51MP and medium-format colour rendering produce outstanding portrait files.
🏔️
Landscape 51MP captures exceptional landscape detail. Tripod use recommended to maximise sharpness without IBIS.
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Street Slimmer than other GFX cameras. Contrast-detect AF is less responsive than mirrorless rivals.
✈️
Travel The most portable GFX body. Still large by non-MF standards — committed travel photography only.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🏅
Sports & Action 3fps and contrast-detect AF rule out action and sports photography entirely.
🎬
Vlogging & Video 1080p/30p only — not a practical video camera.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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Series history
Fujifilm GFX Series
Fujifilm's medium-format mirrorless system.