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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
59
Imaging
82
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Announced January 2017
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Introduced March 2023
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was manufactured 7 years before the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades against the ZV-E1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony ZV-E1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S ZV-E1 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1037kSharper screen (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 ZV-E1 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
IntroducedMarch 2023January 2017More recent by 75 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony ZV-E1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S ZV-E1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S comes with external measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has specifications of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the ZV-E1.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and ZV-E1 is 59 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and ZV-E1.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will produce extra detail due to its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography advice
89
has manual focus
high megapixels (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography advice
72
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (483g)
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Sports photography camera
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
high megapixels (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (570 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography features
64
environment proofing
features touch focus
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
bad battery power (400 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
79
great battery life (570 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (483g)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography factors
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
high megapixels (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (570 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging info
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging info
33
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
85
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (483g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony ZV-E1
 Fujifilm GFX 50SSony ZV-E1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Sony ZV-E1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2023-03-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 40
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 117 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Sony E
Total lenses 12 195
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3.00"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lb) 483 grams (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 570 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Retail cost $5,499 $2,198