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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and RX100 VI (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 4 months later than the RX100 VI and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony RX100 VI

 Fujifilm GFX 50R RX100 VI 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1229kSharper screen (+1131k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 RX100 VI Fujifilm GFX 50R 
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony RX100 VI

 Fujifilm GFX 50R RX100 VI 
IntroducedSeptember 2018June 2018Same generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys external 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) while the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the RX100 VI.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and RX100 VI is 59 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide extra detail because of its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography features
91
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography factors
70
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count high (51MP)
not so great battery life (400 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors (301 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
bad battery power (240 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
65
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
77
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (301g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony RX100 VI
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-09-25 2018-06-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 117 315
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Number of lenses 12 -
Crop factor 0.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,360k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lb) 301 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-BX1
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/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Retail pricing $4,499 $1,198