Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III
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![Fujifilm GFX 50S front Fujifilm GFX 50S front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-GFX-50S/Fujifilm-GFX-50S-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Introduced January 2017
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced October 2017
- Earlier Model is Sony A7R II
- Renewed by Sony A7R IV
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III Overview
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.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony A7R III
Fujifilm GFX 50S | A7R III | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1440k | Crisper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
A7R III | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
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Introduced | October 2017 | ![]() | January 2017 | More recent by 9 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7R III
Fujifilm GFX 50S | A7R III | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III size comparison Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-50S-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-III-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7R III is 59 and 63 respectively.
![Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-50S-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-50S-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-50S-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Sony Alpha A7R III |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-01-18 | 2017-10-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | X Processor Pro | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 7952 x 5304 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 117 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
Total lenses | 12 | 121 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 3,686k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 360 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max 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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 740 gr (1.63 lb) | 657 gr (1.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 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 | 400 pictures | 650 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-T125 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
Card slots | 2 | 2 |
Cost at release | $5,499 | $2,800 |