Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a3500

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony a3500. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50R is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a3500 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50R were released 2018 and Sony a3500 was released 2014. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 50R 2018
Sony a3500 2014

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50R has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Sony a3500 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm GFX 50R 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Sony a3500 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a3500 has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 50R 51 MP
51121152 pixels
8256 x 6192
Sony a3500 20 MP
19816192 pixels
5456 x 3632

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 158 % larger resolution than Sony a3500. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony a3500 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50R. Sony a3500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Fujifilm GFX 50R has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50R 100-12800
Sony a3500 100-16000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50R
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a3500

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50R can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Sony a3500 can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50R 3
Sony a3500 3,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony a3500 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 50R weighs 775 gr (equal to 1.71 lb) which is 89% heavier than Sony a3500 and its 411 gr (or 0.91 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50R 775 gr
1.71 lb
Sony a3500 411 gr
0.91 lb

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a3500 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony a3500, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a3500
Name Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony a3500
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a3500
Release Year 2018 2014
Release Date 2018-09-25 2014-03-21
MSRP 4499 USD 399 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a3500
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a3500
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 8256 x 6192 pixels 5456 x 3632 pixels
Megapixels 51 MP 20 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro Bionz
Image
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a3500
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 16000
White Balance Presets 7 9
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Optical)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a3500
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 25
Lens Mount Fujifilm G

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Medium Format
0.79x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 19 mm
50 mm becomes 40 mm
100 mm becomes 79 mm
200 mm becomes 158 mm
APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a3500
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3,2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 230400
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.7× (0.47× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a3500
Frames per second 3 fps 3,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 6 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a3500
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.264
AVCHD
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a3500
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a3500
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (via cable or smartphone) Yes (via optional RM-VPR1)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a3500
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 480 shots
Width 161 mm 128 mm
Height 97 mm 91 mm
Depth 66 mm 85 mm
Weight 775 gram 411 gram