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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony FX3

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released February 2021
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony FX3 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and FX3 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was unveiled 3 years earlier than the FX3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores versus the FX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony FX3

 Fujifilm GFX 50R FX3 
Display dimensions3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1440kClearer display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 FX3 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
ReleasedFebruary 2021September 2018More recent by 29 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony FX3

 Fujifilm GFX 50R FX3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features exterior 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) while the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony FX3 in the all new Camera and 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. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the FX3.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and FX3 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and FX3.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will resolve extra detail having an extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography factors
Sony FX3 Portrait photography factors
90
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography highlights
Sony FX3 Street photography highlights
73
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proof
no image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography factors
Sony FX3 Sports photography factors
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery (400 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (600 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
low battery (400 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
better than average battery (600 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
selfie friendly display
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
low battery (400 shots)
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (600 shots)
has dual storage slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging advice
Sony FX3 Vlogging advice
33
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony FX3
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSony FX3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony FX3
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-25 2021-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max boosted ISO 102400 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 117 759
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of lenses 12 187
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125s -
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lbs) 716 grams (1.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 600 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Launch pricing $4,499 $3,900