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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2018
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and A7c (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 24 months earlier than the A7c which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony A7c

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A7c 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k922kCrisper screen (+1438k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 A7c Fujifilm GFX 50R 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020September 2018Newer by 24 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A7c 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features exterior dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the A7c.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A7c is 59 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A7c.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give more detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
90
has manual focus
great sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
78
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (740 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
great sensor resolution (51MP)
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
86
good battery life (740 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography information
Sony A7c Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
great sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Vlogging with Sony A7c
33
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
86
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony Alpha A7c
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-25 2020-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 117 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Sony E
Total lenses 12 122
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775g (1.71 lb) 509g (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 740 shots
Battery format 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at release $4,499 $1,800