Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony FX3
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
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- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Launched January 2017
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Announced February 2021
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Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and FX3 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm GFX 50S was manufactured 5 years earlier than the FX3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades vs the FX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony FX3
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | FX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 1440k | Clearer screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
| FX3 | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2021 |  | January 2017 | More modern by 49 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony FX3
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | FX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S enjoys exterior dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Sony FX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the FX3.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and FX3 is 59 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and FX3.
All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will deliver extra detail due to its extra 39MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony FX3 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | Sony FX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Sony FX3 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2017-01-18 | 2021-02-23 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | X Processor Pro | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 409600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 117 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 12 | 187 |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3.00 inch |
| Display resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | - |
| 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 rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 synchronize | 1/125 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 740 gr (1.63 lb) | 716 gr (1.58 lb) |
| Dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3900 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | 600 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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 | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Card slots | Two | Two |
| Retail pricing | $5,499 | $3,900 |