Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a5100

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony a5100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and a5100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 4 years later than the a5100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the a5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers outer dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the a5100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and a5100 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and a5100.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give you more detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.