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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6100

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6100 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 A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced August 2019
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6100 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and A6100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 11 months prior to the A6100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades vs the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony A6100

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A6100 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k922kClearer display (+1438k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 A6100 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
IntroducedAugust 2019September 2018Newer by 11 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6100

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A6100 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with external measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the A6100.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A6100 is 59 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A6100.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will result in extra detail because of its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Portrait photography with Sony A6100
91
manual focus
great sensor resolution (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography features
Sony A6100 Street photography features
73
screen tilts
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography info
Sony A6100 Sports photography info
70
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
75
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Sony A6100
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
low battery life (400 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
86
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Vlogging with Sony A6100
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6100
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony Alpha a6100
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-25 2019-08-28
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 117 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Available lenses 12 121
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 gr (1.71 lbs) 396 gr (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 420 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at release $4,499 $748