Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony FX30

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony FX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and FX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 5 years prior to the FX30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the FX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony FX30. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with outside measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the FX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and FX30 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and FX30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer you greater detail using its extra 25MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.