Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV

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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R IV

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm GFX 50S conclusion.

35mm 849.7mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Succeeded by the Sony A7R V

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Differences

Fujifilm GFX 50S advantages over Sony A7R IV

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.31 vs 3.76 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
More viewfinder magnification
0.85x vs 0.78x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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 A7R IV advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50S

Less expensive
$2699 vs $4895
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
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
105 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

670 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
5 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
665g vs 920g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.48 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
61.0 vs 51.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
70 vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
7.2 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
32 vs 21 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

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

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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

Outstanding image quality; Excellent high ISOs; Fast AF performance with Eye-AF tracking; 10fps bursts at full-resolution; Improved ergonomics; Dual UHS-II card slots; Higher-res EVF.
Expensive; No 4Kp60; Buffer clearing could be faster; Menus are still frustrating; Touchscreen underutilized; No built-in flash.
Read our Sony A7R IV Review

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 A7R IV

Hasselblad X1D

$3120
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$4999
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV 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 A7R IV

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$3120
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV 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 A7R IV

Hasselblad X1D II

$3120
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Hasselblad X1D II

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 A7R IV

Canon R5

$3120
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$3349
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon R5

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Nikon Z7 II

$5697
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$2330
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R IV

Nikon Z7 II

$3120
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

$2330
35mm

Bigger pixels
Top deck display

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