Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A1

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A1

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Medium format 1,441.0mm²
51.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm GFX 50R Review.
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35mm 861.6mm²
50.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Fujifilm GFX 50R advantages over Sony A1

Less expensive
$2999 vs $4998
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
Medium format vs 35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.31 vs 4.16 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More dots on screen
2360k vs 1440k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 165 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sony A1 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50R

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
No vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
150 vs 70 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

530 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/400 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
4 years vs 6 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More viewfinder magnification
0.90x vs 0.77x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
155 vs 25 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Same superb image quality as the 50S; Slightly improved performance; Less expensive and slimmer than 50S.
Lackluster ergonomics; Sluggish autofocus; Poor video features and performance.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 50R Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sony A1 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Hasselblad X1D

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$4999
Medium format

Higher max flash sync
Headphone jack

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D

Sony A1

Hasselblad X1D

$5498
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$4999
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A1 vs Hasselblad X1D

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm GFX 50S

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

$5697
Medium format

Top deck display
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Sony A1

Fujifilm GFX 50S

$5498
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$5697
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A1 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Hasselblad X1D II

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$5750
Medium format

Built-in GPS
Higher max flash sync

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II

Sony A1

Hasselblad X1D II

$5498
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A1 vs Hasselblad X1D II

Compared to Sony A7R IV

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Sony A7R IV

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$3120
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R IV

Sony A1

Sony A7R IV

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

$3120
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A1 vs Sony A7R IV

Compared to Canon R5

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Canon R5

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$3349
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon R5

Sony A1

Canon R5

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$3349
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A1 vs Canon R5

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