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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7R II
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and A7R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 4 years later than the A7R and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up versus the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony A7R

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A7R 
RevealedSeptember 2018February 2014More recent by 57 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1230kCrisper screen (+1130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 A7R Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7R

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A7R 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides exterior measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the A7R.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A7R is 59 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A7R.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer you extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography information
Sony A7R Portrait photography information
91
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
84
focusing manually
megapixel count great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography details
Sony A7R Street photography details
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography factors
Sony A7R Sports photography factors
70
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography advice
Sony A7R Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
low battery power (400 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count great (36MP)
not so great battery power (340 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography information
Sony A7R Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (400 CIPA)
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Vlogging with Sony A7R
33
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7R
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony Alpha A7R
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 117 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Total lenses 12 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lbs) 465 grams (1.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $4,499 $1,898