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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c Comparison

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51 MP | Medium format (44 x 33 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Mirrorless cameras from Fujifilm and Sony. Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced to market in September 2018 and Sony A7c was launched in September 2020. As you can see, GFX 50R is 2 years older than A7c. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 51.0MP Medium format sensor whereas Sony A7c has a 24.0MP Full frame sensor. This will be an interesting match up as even though these two cameras doesn't have the exact same body type, they are both ranked amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Fujifilm GFX 50R is ranked #7 out of 53 Pro Mirrorless cameras with an overall score of 94 whereas Sony A7c is ranked #2 out of 55 Advanced Mirrorless cameras with an overall score of 85.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm GFX 50R Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-09-25
  • 51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 50-102400)
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 775g. 161 x 97 x 66 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Sony A7c Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2020-09-14
  • 24MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sony E Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3 Fully articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 509g. 124 x 71 x 60 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm GFX 50R over Sony Alpha A7c
Viewfinder Magnification
0.97x vs 0.59x Larger Viewfinder
Max Sensor Resolution
51 MP vs 24 MP 112% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
2.360k dots vs 922k dots 156% higher resolution screen
Max Elect. Shutter
1/16000s vs 1/8000s faster electronic shutter
Viewfinder Resolution
3690k dot vs 2360k dot 56% higher resolution
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Tilting Viewfinder
Yes vs No Use viewfinder in different angles
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot


Reasons to choose Sony Alpha A7c over Fujifilm GFX 50R
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Max ISO
51.200 vs 12.800 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
693 vs 117 576 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 3.0fps 7 fps faster
Battery Life
740 shots vs 400 shots 340 more frames with a single charge
Weight
509 g vs 775 g 266 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
35.50µm2 vs 28.40µm2 25% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject

Common Strengths of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony Alpha A7c
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fully articulated Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
51 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs Yes better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs UHS-II Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs Yes Use your camera as a Webcam
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony Alpha A7c
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm GFX 50R has external dimensions of 161 x 97 x 66 mm (6.34 x 3.82 x 2.6″) and weighs 775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz) (including batteries). Sony A7c has external dimensions of 124 x 71 x 60 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.36″) and weighs 509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c. Sony A7c is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 37mm narrower, 26mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony A7c is significantly lighter (266g ) than the Fujifilm GFX 50R which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Fujifilm GFX 50R has a Medium format sensor and Sony A7c has a smaller Full frame sensor, Sony A7c's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Fujifilm GFX 50R lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both GFX 50R and A7c have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm GFX 50R's 3.2" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony A7c's 3 screen.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 51.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features X Processor Pro processor. On the other hand, Sony A7c has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Fujifilm GFX 50R's sensor provides 27MP more than Sony A7c's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the GFX 50R and A7c sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 1.7x Larger sensor area than Sony A7c. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Sony A7c has an advantage over Fujifilm GFX 50R There are 142 lenses for Sony A7c's Sony E mount, on the other hand there are only 13 lenses for Fujifilm GFX 50R's Fujifilm G lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Sony A7c has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. GFX 50R's built-in Image stabilization system is effective to compnesate vibration up to 5.0-stops according to CIPA standards.
4 lenses for Fujifilm G mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Fujifilm GFX 50R Lenses # of Sony A7c Lenses
Standard Zoom n/a 13 (10 Full Frame)
Standard Prime 3 23 (13 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom 1 8 (7 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime 4 46 (30 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom 2 10 (8 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime 3 19 (15 Full Frame)
SuperZoom n/a 9 (2 Full Frame)
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a 2 (0 Full Frame)
Macro Prime n/a 8 (7 Full Frame)
Perspective Control Prime n/a 2 (2 Full Frame)
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 13 142 (94 Full Frame)

What types of Photography are Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Sony A7c for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm GFX 50R for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony A7c for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sony A7c for Sports Photography

GOOD
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
117 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
693 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 740 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Anti Flicker feature
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm GFX 50R for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Sony A7c for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
775g
Body Thickness 66mm
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Anti Flicker feature
Medium size Body
509g
Body Thickness 60mm
Read the details

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Sony A7c for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7c: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7c scores compare:

Fujifilm GFX 50R
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #7 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Sony A7c
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #28 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Fujifilm GFX 50R is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony A7c in all criteria except one: Portability. Sony A7c is significantly smaller than Fujifilm GFX 50R. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sony A7c. Otherwise, Fujifilm GFX 50R is the better camera overall.

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Sony A7c vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony Alpha A7c
Brand Fujifilm Sony
Announced 2018-09-25 2020-09-14
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size Medium format Full frame
Dimensions 44 x 33 mm 35.8 x 23.8 mm
Area 1452.00mm2 852.04mm2
Megapixels 51 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 51,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 102400 ISO 204800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 50 ISO 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 117 693
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of Available Lenses 13 142
Screen
Type Tilting Fully articulated
Size 3.2" 3
Resolution 2,360k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.97x 0.59x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s 1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync 1/125s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 775g 509g
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm 124 x 71 x 60mm
Battery Life 400 shots 740 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 95
DxO Color Depth not tested 25.0
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.7
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 3407
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