Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-7

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and NEX-7 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was unveiled 6 years after the NEX-7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up against the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about 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) and the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the NEX-7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NEX-7 is 59 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NEX-7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will result in more detail having an extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.