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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6600 Comparison

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Fujifilm GFX 50R

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

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6600 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 A6600 was launched in August 2019. There is only 11 months difference between GFX 50R and A6600 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 51.0MP Medium format sensor whereas Sony A6600 has a 24.0MP APS-C 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 A6600 is ranked #6 out of 55 Advanced Mirrorless cameras with an overall score of 79.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6600 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 A6600 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-08-28
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 102400)
  • Sony E Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3 Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 503g. 120 x 67 x 69 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6600 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 a6600
Viewfinder Magnification
0.97x vs 0.71x 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
Viewfinder Resolution
3690k dot vs 2359k dot 56% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
28.40µm2 vs 15.28µm2 85% larger pixel area
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 a6600 over Fujifilm GFX 50R
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Max ISO
32.000 vs 12.800 150% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
425 vs 117 308 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 3.0fps 8 fps faster
Battery Life
810 shots vs 400 shots 410 more frames with a single charge
Weight
503 g vs 775 g 272 g lighter
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
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 a6600
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting 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-I 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 a6600
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6600: 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 A6600 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 A6600 has external dimensions of 120 x 67 x 69 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.72″) and weighs 503 g (1.11 lb / 17.74 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6600. Sony A6600 is 41mm narrower and 30mm shorter than Fujifilm GFX 50R but it is also 3mm thicker.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6600 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6600 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6600.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6600 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6600 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6600.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6600 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6600 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony A6600 is significantly lighter (272g ) 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 A6600 has a smaller APS-C sensor, Sony A6600'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 A6600 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 A6600's 3 screen.

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6600: 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 A6600 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Fujifilm GFX 50R's sensor provides 27MP more than Sony A6600'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 A6600 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6600 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6600 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 4.0x Larger sensor area than Sony A6600. 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 A6600 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 A6600 has an advantage over Fujifilm GFX 50R There are 142 lenses for Sony A6600'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 A6600 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. On the other hand, Fujifilm GFX 50R doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 4 lenses for Fujifilm G mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Fujifilm GFX 50R Lenses # of Sony A6600 Lenses
Standard Zoom n/a 13
Standard Prime 3 23
Wideangle Zoom 1 8
Wideangle Prime 4 46
Telephoto Zoom 2 10
Telephoto Prime 3 19
SuperZoom n/a 9
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a 2
Macro Prime n/a 8
Perspective Control Prime n/a 2
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 13 142

What types of Photography are Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6600 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A6600 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 A6600 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 APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 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 A6600 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 APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sony A6600 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: 11.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
425 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 810 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm GFX 50R for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Sony A6600 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
775g
Body Thickness 66mm
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
503g
Body Thickness 69mm
Read the details

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Sony A6600 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 APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6600: 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 A6600, 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 A6600 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 A6600
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #4 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #55 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a higher Overall Score than the Sony A6600 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Sony A6600 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony Alpha a6600
Brand Fujifilm Sony
Announced 2018-09-25 2019-08-28
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Medium format APS-C
Dimensions 44 x 33 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Area 1452.00mm2 366.60mm2
Megapixels 51 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 32,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 102400 ISO 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 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 117 425
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of Available Lenses 13 142
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3.2" 3
Resolution 2,360k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.97x 0.71x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s n/a
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 11.0 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, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 775g 503g
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm 120 x 67 x 69mm
Battery Life 400 shots 810 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 82
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.8
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.4
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 1497
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