Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-5

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony NEX-5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and NEX-5 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 8 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades vs the NEX-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with physical 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 NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the NEX-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NEX-5 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NEX-5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide you with greater detail with its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.