Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R III
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R III Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony A7R III
Fujifilm GFX 50R | A7R III | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | October 2017 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1440k | Clearer screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
A7R III | Fujifilm GFX 50R |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7R III
Fujifilm GFX 50R | A7R III | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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).
See the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony A7R III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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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 |