Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Fujifilm X-Pro3→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 Fujifilm X-Pro3. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the GFX 50R
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Resolution51MP vs 26MP (+25MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | GFX 50R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | GFX 50R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 51MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 3fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 497g body only | 775g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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