Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony NEX-F3

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 6 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores versus the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features physical 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-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the NEX-F3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NEX-F3 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and NEX-F3.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give extra detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.