Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A2 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

GFX 50R vs X-A2 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm X-A2 Specs

GFX 50R

  • Introduced in September 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Medium format
  • 51 megapixel
  • 3 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 81.00mm (3.2″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount G-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 160.7 x 96.5 x 66.4mm³ (6.3″ x 3.8″ x 2.6″)
  • 775g (25.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for GFX 50R

X-A2

  • Introduced in January 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 16 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 200 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 116.9 x 66.9 x 40mm³ (4.6″ x 2.6″ x 1.6″)
  • 350g (11.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-A2

GFX 50R vs X-A2 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Better choice: Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm GFX 50R VS Fujifilm X-A2 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Fujifilm GFX 50R a better choice

GFX 50R

X-A2
Larger sensor (5)

Medium format APS-C
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

51.40 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

117 49
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 200 – 6400 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

2.36 0.92
Touch screen (2)
External microphone (2)
USB 3.0 (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the GFX 50R are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Fujifilm are the larger sensitivity, that the display has a higher resolution and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the GFX 50R is made easy by the connector for an external microphone and the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video.

The GFX 50R scores 26 points.

Otherwise why to choose Fujifilm X-A2

GFX 50R

X-A2
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

3 5
Larger lens selection (3)

5 25
Built-in flash (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

400 410
Weighs less (2)

775g
(25.0 oz.)		 350g
(11.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

1030cm³
(65 cu.in.)		 313cm³
(20 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-A2 are that the camera is faster, the larger selection of lenses and the built-in flash. A nice touch is that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the GFX 50R and the more compact size.

Yields 16 points for the X-A2.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

GFX 50R

X-A2
Sensor cleaning
Articulated screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi
Fujifilm GFX 50R VS Fujifilm X-A2 Dimensions

Look at front view of the GFX 50R and X-A2

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm X-A2

26
16

We recommend Fujifilm GFX 50R as better choice.