• Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 51.4 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Fujifilm GFX 50S advantages over Sony A7C

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs 35mm
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • More dots on screen
    2360k vs 922k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    51.4 vs 24.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A7C advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50S

  • Less expensive
    $1798 vs $4895*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) 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
    115 vs 70 minutes
    Capture more video
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Thinner
    59 mm vs 91 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    4 years vs 8 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    509g vs 920g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    204800 vs 102400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

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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

The Competition

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Hasselblad X1D
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Top deck display
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Higher max flash sync

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D

Sony A7C
Hasselblad X1D
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Higher max flash sync

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Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm GFX 50R
  • $5197
  • 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 A7C
Fujifilm GFX 50R
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $4599
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • More dots on screen

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Compared to Canon EOS RP

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Canon EOS RP
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $949
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Canon EOS RP

Sony A7C
Canon EOS RP
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $949
  • 35mm
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Wider angle kit lens

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Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Built-in GPS
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D II

Sony A7C
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Built-in GPS

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Compared to Sigma fp

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sigma fp
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sigma fp

Sony A7C
Sigma fp
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen

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