Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-3

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and NEX-3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 8 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades vs the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers outside measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the NEX-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NEX-3 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NEX-3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will render more detail because of its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.