Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A9

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and A9 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and A9 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was manufactured 3 months before the A9 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores against the A9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S & Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got external dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the A9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A9 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A9.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will give greater detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.