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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R III

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Released September 2021
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Older Model is Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R III Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and A7R III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was introduced 3 years later than the A7R III and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores vs the A7R III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A7R III 
LaunchedSeptember 2021October 2017Fresher by 47 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1440kSharper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 A7R III Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A7R III 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II features outer dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II compared to the A7R III.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A7R III is 55 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A7R III.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will offer you extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50S II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography features
Sony A7R III Portrait photography features
92
you can focus manually
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
86
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography information
Sony A7R III Street photography information
72
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography factors
Sony A7R III Sports photography factors
81
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect AF
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
excellent MP (51MP)
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
74
good battery life (650 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R III Landscape photography highlights
90
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
87
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (650 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging factors
Sony A7R III Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (900g)
37
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7R III
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IISony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2017-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of lenses 14 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3600 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 pounds) 657 grams (1.45 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 440 images 650 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots 2 2
Price at release $3,999 $2,800