Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-E2→Fujifilm GFX 50R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-E2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the GFX 50R
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Resolution51MP vs 16MP (+35MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Generation5 years newer (2018 vs 2013)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | GFX 50R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -1.5 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-E2 | GFX 50R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2013 | 2018 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 51MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | None | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 3fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 775g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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