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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony TX66, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and TX66 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 6 years after the TX66 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony TX66

 Fujifilm GFX 50R TX66 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2012Newer by 81 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2360k1230kClearer screen (+1130k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 TX66 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Screen dimensions3.3"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony TX66

 Fujifilm GFX 50R TX66 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features outer measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the TX66.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and TX66 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and TX66.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide you with more detail using its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
90
focusing manually
excellent resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography factors
Sony TX66 Street photography factors
73
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography features
Sony TX66 Sports photography features
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography information
Sony TX66 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
excellent resolution (51 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery (250 shots)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography factors
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
excellent resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 shots)
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging highlights
Sony TX66 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony TX66
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2018-09-25 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 117 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 12 -
Crop factor 0.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775g (1.71 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at launch $4,499 $350