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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 III

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched September 2021
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7 II
  • Successor is Sony A7 IV
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 III Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and A7 III (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was brought out 3 years later than the A7 III and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores against the A7 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Sony A7 III

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A7 III 
IntroducedSeptember 2021February 2018More recent by 43 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k922kClearer display (+1438k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 A7 III Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7 III

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A7 III 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II offers exterior dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs the A7 III.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A7 III is 55 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A7 III.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will give extra detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
92
has manual focus
excellent MP (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
84
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography info
Sony A7 III Street photography info
72
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
heavier than competition in class (900 grams)
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Sports photography with Sony A7 III
81
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have phase detect autofocus
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (610 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography factors
Sony A7 III Travel photography factors
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
heavier than competition in class (900 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery (610 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 III Landscape photography advice
90
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (610 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging info
Sony A7 III Vlogging info
34
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (900g)
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7 III
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IISony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2018-02-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Sony E
Total lenses 14 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 440 photos 610 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at launch $3,999 $1,998