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Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Comparison

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24 MP | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing A6300 and GFX 50R, two Mirrorless cameras from Sony and Fujifilm. Sony Alpha a6300 is a Advanced Mirrorless class camera and Fujifilm GFX 50R is a Pro Mirrorless class camera.

Sony A6300 was introduced to market in February 2016 and Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched in September 2018. As you can see, A6300 is 2 years older than GFX 50R. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony A6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony A6300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-02-03
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 51200)
  • Sony E Mount
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 404g. 120 x 67 x 49 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

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
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 775g. 161 x 97 x 66 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Sony A6300 was replaced by Sony Alpha a6400. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Alpha a6400 vs Sony Alpha a6300
Sony Alpha a6400 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony A6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Sony Alpha a6300 over Fujifilm GFX 50R
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
425 vs 117 308 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 3.0fps 8 fps faster
Weight
404 g vs 775 g 371 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
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm GFX 50R over Sony Alpha a6300
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder Magnif.
0.77x vs 0.7x Larger Viewfinder
Sensor Resolution
51 MP vs 24 MP 112% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3.2″ vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
2.360k dots vs 922k dots 156% higher resolution screen
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs With optional app creative shooting
Viewfinder Resolution
3690k dot vs 2359.296k 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
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Tilting Viewfinder
Yes vs No Use viewfinder in different angles
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Common Strengths of Sony Alpha a6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
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
24 MP vs 51 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3.20" vs 3.20" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 2.360k dots High resolution screens
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Webcam Function
Yes vs Yes Use your camera as a Webcam
Common Weaknesses of Sony Alpha a6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R: 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 Sony A6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony A6300 has external dimensions of 120 x 67 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.93″) and weighs 404 g (0.89 lb / 14.25 oz) (including batteries). 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).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony A6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R. Sony A6300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 41mm narrower, 30mm shorter and 17mm thinner than Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony A6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony A6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony A6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony A6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R.
Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sony A6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony A6300 is significantly lighter (371g ) 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 Sony A6300 has an APS-C sized sensor and Fujifilm GFX 50R has a smaller Medium format sensor, Fujifilm GFX 50R's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Sony A6300 lenses.

Weight Comparison

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A6300
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Thickness Comparison

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A6300
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Weather Sealing

Both A6300 and GFX 50R have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm GFX 50R's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony A6300's 3 screen.

Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R: Sensor Comparison

Sony A6300 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features BIONZ X processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 51.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features X Processor Pro processor.

Fujifilm GFX 50R's sensor provides 27MP more than Sony A6300'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 A6300 and GFX 50R sensor size comparison.

Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony A6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 4.0x Larger sensor area than Sony A6300. 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.

Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R 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 A6300 has an advantage over Fujifilm GFX 50R. There are 184 lenses for Sony A6300's Sony E mount, on the other hand there are only 14 lenses for Fujifilm GFX 50R's Fujifilm G lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 36 lenses for Sony E mount and 4 lenses for Fujifilm G mount with IS.

Lens Type # of Sony A6300 Lenses # of Fujifilm GFX 50R Lenses
Standard Zoom 18 1
Standard Prime 32 3
Wideangle Zoom 12 1
Wideangle Prime 57 4
Telephoto Zoom 15 2
Telephoto Prime 26 3
SuperZoom 10 n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 2 n/a
Macro Prime 9 n/a
Perspective Control Prime 2 n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 184 14

What types of Photography are Sony A6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony A6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R 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.

Sony A6300 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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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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Sony A6300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 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 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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Sony A6300 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Sports Photography

GOOD
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
425 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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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
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Sony A6300 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
404g
Body Thickness 49mm
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
775g
Body Thickness 66mm
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Sony A6300 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R: 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 Sony A6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 Sony A6300 and Fujifilm GFX 50R scores compare:

Sony A6300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #22 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #161 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #13 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Fujifilm GFX 50R is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony A6300 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sony A6300. Otherwise, Fujifilm GFX 50R is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A6300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Alpha a6300 Fujifilm GFX 50R
Brand Sony Fujifilm
Announced 2016-02-03 2018-09-25
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C Medium format
Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 44 x 33 mm
Area 366.60mm2 1452.00mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 51 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 6192
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 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 425 117
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Sony E Fujifilm G
Number of Available Lenses 184 14
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.20"
Resolution 922k dots 2,360k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7x 0.77x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/125s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 404g 775g
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm 161 x 97 x 66mm
Battery Life 400 shots 400 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording With Downloadable App
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 85 not tested
DxO Color Depth 24.4 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 13.7 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 1437 not tested
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