Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Canon 90D

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Medium format 1,441.0mm²
51.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm GFX 50S Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm GFX 50S conclusion.

APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 90D conclusion.

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Differences

Fujifilm GFX 50S advantages over Canon 90D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
Medium format vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.31 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More dots on screen
2360k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.85x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
51.4 vs 32.5 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 90D advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50S

Less expensive
$1349 vs $4895*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1300 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
5 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.13 vs 0.48 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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Review Excerpt

Fantastic image quality across the board; Excellent RAW dynamic range; Superb high ISO performance; Functional and user-friendly body; Robust weather-sealed construction; Detachable EVF; Tilting touchscreen; Very good lens quality.
Slow AF speeds; Performance can't compete with high-end full-frame cameras; Limited native lens selection so far; Expensive accessories; Unimpressive JPEG dynamic range; 1/125s maximum flash sync.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 50S Review

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Great image quality; Faster 10fps burst shooting; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; 4K video; 1080p120 slow-mo video.
Low-pass filter reduces fine detail from high-res sensor; High ISO performance isn't as good as some rival cameras; Video recording limited to 29:59.
Read our Canon 90D Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 80D

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Canon 80D

$5197
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Canon 80D

Canon 90D

Canon 80D

$1099
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Hasselblad X1D

$5197
Medium format

Tiltable Screen
Top deck display

$4999
Medium format

Higher max flash sync

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D

Canon 90D

Hasselblad X1D

$1099
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$4999
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 90D vs Hasselblad X1D

Compared to Nikon D7500

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Nikon D7500

$5197
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$864
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D7500

Canon 90D

Nikon D7500

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$864
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$5197
Medium format

Top deck display
More viewfinder magnification

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Canon 90D

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$1099
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$4599
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 90D vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Hasselblad X1D II

$5197
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$5750
Medium format

Built-in GPS
Thinner

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D II

Canon 90D

Hasselblad X1D II

$1099
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$5750
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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