Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A1

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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A1

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

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35mm 861.6mm²
50.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

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Differences

Fujifilm GFX 50S advantages over Sony A1

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)
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

Sony A1 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50S

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
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
165 vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
155 vs 21 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
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
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

Fantastic image quality across the board; Excellent RAW dynamic range; Superb high ISO performance; Functional and user-friendly body; Robust weather-sealed construction; Detachable EVF; Tilting touchscreen; Very good lens quality.
Slow AF speeds; Performance can't compete with high-end full-frame cameras; Limited native lens selection so far; Expensive accessories; Unimpressive JPEG dynamic range; 1/125s maximum flash sync.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 50S Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Hasselblad X1D

$5697
Medium format

Tiltable Screen
Top deck display

$4999
Medium format

Higher max flash sync

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D

Sony A1

Hasselblad X1D

$5831
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 50R

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$5697
Medium format

Top deck display
More viewfinder magnification

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Sony A1

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$5831
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony A1 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Hasselblad X1D II

$5697
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$5750
Medium format

Built-in GPS
Thinner

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D II

Sony A1

Hasselblad X1D II

$5831
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A1 vs Hasselblad X1D II

Compared to Sony A7R IV

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Sony A7R IV

$5697
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$3220
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV

Sony A1

Sony A7R IV

$5831
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

$3220
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A1 vs Sony A7R IV

Compared to Canon R5

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Canon R5

$5697
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$3349
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Canon R5

Sony A1

Canon R5

$5831
35mm

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$3349
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A1 vs Canon R5

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