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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6000

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2018
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Refreshed by Sony A6300
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony A6000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and A6000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was brought out 4 years after the A6000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony A6000

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A6000 
LaunchedSeptember 2018April 2014Newer by 54 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k922kClearer screen (+1438k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 A6000 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6000

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A6000 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides physical 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 A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the A6000.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A6000 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A6000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide extra detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography factors
Sony A6000 Portrait photography factors
90
manual focus
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
79
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography info
Sony A6000 Street photography info
73
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (344 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography features
Sony A6000 Sports photography features
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
72
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count excellent (51MP)
low battery pack (400 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than others (344g)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography features
Sony A6000 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low battery pack (400 shots)
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging info
Sony A6000 Vlogging info
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (344g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6000
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony Alpha a6000
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-25 2014-04-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 117 179
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Available lenses 12 121
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,360k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/160 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), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775g (1.71 lbs) 344g (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 360 photographs
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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Pricing at launch $4,499 $548