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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R III

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Later Model is Sony A7R IV
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R III Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and A7R III (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was brought out 12 months after the A7R III so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores versus the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A7R III 
ReleasedSeptember 2018October 2017Newer by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1440kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 A7R III Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A7R III 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers outside 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 A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the A7R III.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A7R III is 59 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A7R III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer you more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography information
Sony A7R III Portrait photography information
91
you can focus manually
high megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
86
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography details
Sony A7R III Sports photography details
70
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (650 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
high megapixels (51MP)
low battery (400 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography information
Sony A7R III Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
high megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low battery (400 shots)
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging features
Sony A7R III Vlogging features
33
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7R III
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony Alpha A7R III
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-25 2017-10-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 42 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 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 117 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of lenses 12 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.78x
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 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lb) 657 grams (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 400 shots 650 shots
Battery style 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail price $4,499 $2,800