Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony a1

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony a1. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a1 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50S were released 2016 and Sony a1 was released 2021. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 50S 2016
Sony a1 2021

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50S has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Sony a1 has a "Sony Full Frame"-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 50S 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Sony a1 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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 50S has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a1 has 50 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 50S 51 MP
51121152 pixels
8256 x 6192
Sony a1 50 MP
49766400 pixels
8640 x 5760

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 3 % larger resolution than Sony a1. 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 a1 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50S. Sony a1 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Fujifilm GFX 50S has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50S 100-12800
Sony a1 100-32000

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 50S
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a1

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50S can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Sony a1 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50S 3
Sony a1 30

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony a1 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 50S weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 25% heavier than Sony a1 and its 737 gr (or 1.62 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50S 920 gr
2.03 lb
Sony a1 737 gr
1.62 lb

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony a1 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony a1, 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 50S
Sony a1
Name Fujifilm GFX 50S Sony a1
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sony a1
Release Year 2016 2021
Release Date 2016-09-19 2021-01-26
MSRP 6499 USD 6499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sony a1
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sony a1
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Resolution 8256 x 6192 pixels 8640 x 5760 pixels
Megapixels 51 MP 50 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro Dual Bionz XR
Image
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sony a1
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 32000
White Balance Presets 7 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sony a1
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 759
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
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sony a1
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3,2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 1440000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.67× (0.85× 35mm equiv.) 0.9×
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 9437184
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sony a1
Frames per second 3 fps 30 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sony a1
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.264
H.265
XF-AVC
XAVC-S
XAVC-HS
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
7680 x 4320
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sony a1
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sony a1
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Built-In 802.11ac (Dual Band)
Remote Control Yes (via cable or smartphone) Yes (via Bluetooth or tethered PC)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sony a1
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 530 shots
Width 148 mm 129 mm
Height 94 mm 97 mm
Depth 91 mm 81 mm
Weight 920 gram 737 gram