Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-5N

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony NEX-5N, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and NEX-5N (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was brought out 7 years after the NEX-5N which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers external measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the NEX-5N.

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

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NEX-5N.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer you extra detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.