Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm GFX 50S→Fujifilm GFX 50R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the GFX 50S. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the GFX 50R
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Generation1 year newer (2018 vs 2017)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (51MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | GFX 50R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Travel | +3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GFX 50S | GFX 50R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2018 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 51MP | 51MP | |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | None | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 3fps | |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 825g (with battery and card) | 775g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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