Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony ZV-E1

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S & Sony ZV-E1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.