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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2017
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and A7 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was launched 3 years later than the A7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores versus the A7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony A7

 Fujifilm GFX 50S A7 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2014More recent by 37 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1230kSharper screen (+1130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 A7 Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7

 Fujifilm GFX 50S A7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S enjoys physical dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the A7.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7 is 59 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will result in more detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Portrait photography with Sony A7
89
focusing manually
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography highlights
Sony A7 Street photography highlights
72
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition (474 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography details
Sony A7 Sports photography details
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography details
Sony A7 Travel photography details
64
environment proof
includes touch focus
MP count amazing (51MP)
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (474g)
weather proof
good resolution (24MP)
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography details
Sony A7 Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 shots)
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging features
Sony A7 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
36
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition (474 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7
 Fujifilm GFX 50SSony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Sony Alpha A7
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2014-01-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 117 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Sony E
Amount of lenses 12 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,360k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 gr (1.63 pounds) 474 gr (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 400 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $5,499 $798