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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2021
  • Replaced the Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7 IV Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and A7 IV (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was brought out 4 years prior to the A7 IV and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the A7 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony A7 IV

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A7 IV 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1440kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 A7 IV Fujifilm GFX 50R 
RevealedOctober 2021September 2018More recent by 37 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7 IV

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A7 IV 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has exterior measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 IV has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the A7 IV.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A7 IV is 59 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A7 IV.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give more detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography features
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography features
91
manual focus
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
81
focusing manually
excellent sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Street photography with Sony A7 IV
73
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
79
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography advice
Sony A7 IV Sports photography advice
70
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
excellent MP (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (600 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Sony A7 IV
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
excellent MP (51MP)
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
80
great battery power (600 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography features
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery life (400 per charge)
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (600 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have liveview
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Vlogging with Sony A7 IV
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
80
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7 IV
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony Alpha A7 IV
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2021-10-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 33MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 7008 x 4672
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 117 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Sony E
Available lenses 12 172
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lb) 699 grams (1.54 lb)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 600 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $4,499 $2,500