Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

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Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

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35mm 847.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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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.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm GFX 50R in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm GFX 50R conclusion.

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Differences

Sony A7 III advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50R

Less expensive
$1998 vs $2999*
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
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
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

710 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
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.44 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
9.9 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.7 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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

Fujifilm GFX 50R advantages over Sony A7 III

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Fast startup
~1.10 vs 1.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 163 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 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

New 24MP sensor offers excellent image quality; Outstanding high ISO performance and dynamic range; Improved JPEG colors; Improved build quality; Fast autofocus; Excellent 4K video; Very good battery life.
Buffer clearing can be slow even with fast UHS-II cards; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No losslessly compressed RAW option; Dedicated battery charger not included; Menus are still confusing; No built-in flash.
Read our Sony A7 III Review

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

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7 II

Sony A7 III

Sony A7 II

$1898
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1148
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7 III vs Sony A7 II

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Sony A7 II

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$1148
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7 II

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Sony A7 III

Hasselblad X1D

$1898
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$4999
Medium format

Larger sensor
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sony A7 III vs 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

Compared to Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

$1898
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

$1396
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

Compare Sony A7 III vs Nikon Z6

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Nikon Z6

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Sony A7 III

Hasselblad X1D II

$1898
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A7 III vs 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

Compared to Nikon Z6 II

Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6 II

$1898
35mm

NFC
Longer video battery life

$1747
35mm

Top deck display
Newer

Compare Sony A7 III vs Nikon Z6 II

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Nikon Z6 II

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
More pixels

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon Z6 II

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