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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6500

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(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
Sony A6500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony A6500

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A6500 
LaunchedSeptember 2018October 2016Newer by 24 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k922kCrisper display (+1438k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 A6500 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6500

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A6500 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Portrait photography camera
90
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Street photography with Sony A6500
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography information
Sony A6500 Sports photography information
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
77
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Sony A6500
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
74
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography information
Sony A6500 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging features
Sony A6500 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
39
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6500
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSony Alpha a6500
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