Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
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- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Introduced January 2017
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- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Earlier Model is Sony A7R III
- Updated by Sony A7R V
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Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the A7R IV (61MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and A7R IV (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.
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Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades versus the A7R IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony A7R IV
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 1440k | Clearer screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
| A7R IV | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2019 |  | January 2017 | More recent by 30 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7R IV
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got exterior measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the A7R IV.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7R IV is 59 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7R IV.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R IV will render extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2017-01-18 | 2019-07-16 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | X Processor Pro | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 61 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 9504 x 6336 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 102800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 117 | 567 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 12 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,440k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 5,760k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 360s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/125s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 740g (1.63 lbs) | 665g (1.47 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 99 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3344 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | 670 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-T125 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | Two | Two |
| Pricing at release | $5,499 | $3,498 |