Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6500
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
- Released September 2018
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Launched October 2016
- Previous Model is Sony A6300

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6500 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony A6500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and A6500 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm GFX 50R was unveiled 24 months after the A6500 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades versus the A6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony A6500
Fujifilm GFX 50R | A6500 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | October 2016 | Newer by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+1438k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
A6500 | Fujifilm GFX 50R |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6500
Fujifilm GFX 50R | A6500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has outside dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony A6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the A6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A6500 is 59 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A6500.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will show greater detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50R should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Sony Alpha a6500 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-09-25 | 2016-10-06 |
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 surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
Total lenses | 12 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,360k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 2,359k dot |
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 | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/125 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 775 gr (1.71 lbs) | 453 gr (1.00 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1405 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-T125 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Launch cost | $4,499 | $1,298 |