Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A9

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and A9 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and A9 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was brought out 18 months later than the A9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the A9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with outer measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony A9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the A9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A9 is 59 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A9.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide you with extra detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R should have an advantage in sensor technology.