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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 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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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV Overview

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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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was unveiled 3 years prior to the A7R IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

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 dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1440kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 A7R IV Fujifilm GFX 50S 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2017More 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 typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography information
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography information
89
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography info
Sony A7R IV Street photography info
72
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (670 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography info
Sony A7R IV Travel photography info
64
environment sealing
features touch focus
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
not so great battery (400 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
better than average battery life (670 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (400 shots)
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (670 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
33
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
37
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7R IV
 Fujifilm GFX 50SSony 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