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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R V

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Released January 2017
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2022
  • Old Model is Sony A7R IV
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R V Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the A7R V (61MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and A7R V (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was launched 6 years prior to the A7R V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores versus the A7R V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S A7R V 

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

 A7R V Fujifilm GFX 50S 
LaunchedOctober 2022January 2017More modern by 70 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7R V

 Fujifilm GFX 50S A7R V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3.20"Equal display size
Display resolution2360k2360kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S offers external dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the A7R V.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7R V is 59 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7R V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R V will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Portrait photography with Sony A7R V
89
focusing manually
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
90
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Street photography camera
72
tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
no image stabilization
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sports photography with Sony A7R V
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (400 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
92
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R V Travel photography highlights
64
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
excellent sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
80
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R V Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
excellent sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery life (400 shots)
89
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3.20")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Vlogging with Sony A7R V
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external microphone port
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7R V
 Fujifilm GFX 50SSony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Sony Alpha A7R V
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max boosted ISO 102400 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 117 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Sony E
Amount of lenses 12 187
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3.2" 3.20"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 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
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 gr (1.63 lb) 723 gr (1.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 600 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $5,499 $3,900