Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A9
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A9 Key Specs
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- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
- Launched September 2018
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Launched April 2017
- Successor is Sony A9 II

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A9 Overview
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.

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A9 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony A9
Fujifilm GFX 50R | A9 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | April 2017 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1440k | Sharper screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
A9 | Fujifilm GFX 50R |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A9
Fujifilm GFX 50R | A9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A9 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Sony Alpha A9 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-09-25 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X Processor Pro | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
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 resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 117 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 12 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 3,686 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.97x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 360 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum 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 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 775 grams (1.71 lb) | 673 grams (1.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 92 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 650 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-T125 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Launch cost | $4,499 | $4,498 |