Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and A7R III (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was introduced 9 months earlier than the A7R III so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up vs the A7R III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50S & Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S offers physical measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7R III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the A7R III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7R III is 59 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7R III.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will provide extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.