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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2018
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony NEX-5R, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was manufactured 6 years after the NEX-5R which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony NEX-5R

 Fujifilm GFX 50R NEX-5R 
ReleasedSeptember 2018August 2012Newer by 74 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k920kCrisper display (+1440k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 NEX-5R Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony NEX-5R

 Fujifilm GFX 50R NEX-5R 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys outer measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the NEX-5R.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

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

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5R
91
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
70
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
73
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5R
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is excellent (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5R
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
31
touch screen
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony NEX-5R
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-25 2012-08-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 117 99
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Sony E
Total lenses 12 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Min shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775g (1.71 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 1
Launch cost $4,499 $750