Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-6

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony NEX-6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 5 years later than the NEX-6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in 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") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the NEX-6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NEX-6 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NEX-6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will result in more detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50R will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.