Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-Pro2→Fujifilm GFX 50R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-Pro2. 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 24MP (+27MP)
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Generation2 years newer (2018 vs 2016)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | GFX 50R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-Pro2 | GFX 50R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2018 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 51MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | None | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 3fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 495g body only | 775g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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