Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7S III
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
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- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Released January 2017
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced July 2020
- Older Model is Sony A7S II
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Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and A7S III (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades versus the A7S III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony A7S III
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | A7S III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 1440k | Sharper screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
| A7S III | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2020 |  | January 2017 | Fresher by 42 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7S III
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | A7S III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S enjoys outer dimensions 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 A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the A7S III.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7S III is 59 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7S III.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will render extra detail using its extra 39MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7S III Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Sony Alpha A7S III |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2017-01-18 | 2020-07-21 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | X Processor Pro | Bionz XR |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 409600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 117 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 12 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 9,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.91x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 360 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/125 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, 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 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 740 gr (1.63 lb) | 699 gr (1.54 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | 600 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-T125 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Cost at release | $5,499 | $3,499 |