Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A500

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony A500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and A500 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and A500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 9 years after the A500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up versus the A500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features external measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the A500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A500 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide you with more detail using its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.