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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a5100

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2018
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Superseded the Sony a5000
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a5100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony a5100

 Fujifilm GFX 50R a5100 
ReleasedSeptember 2018August 2014Fresher by 50 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k922kClearer screen (+1438k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 a5100 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony a5100

 Fujifilm GFX 50R a5100 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a5100 size comparison

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

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Portrait photography camera
91
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Street photography camera
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
82
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sports photography with Sony a5100
70
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (400 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Sony a5100
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
80
good battery life (400 CIPA)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography details
Sony a5100 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (400 per charge)
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging highlights
Sony a5100 Vlogging highlights
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony a5100
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSony Alpha a5100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony Alpha a5100
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-25 2014-08-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 117 179
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Sony E
Total lenses 12 121
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,360k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lb) 283 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $4,499 $448