Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony a290

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony a290. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a290 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 50S is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a290 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50S has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Sony a290 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.

** 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 a290 has 14 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 264 % larger resolution than Sony a290. 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

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a larger ISO-range than Sony a290. Fujifilm GFX 50S has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Sony a290 has 100 to 3200.

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 a290

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 a290 can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm GFX 50S. Unfortunately Sony a290 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 68% heavier than Sony a290 and its 549 gr (or 1.21 lb).

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony a290 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony a290, 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 a290
Name	Fujifilm GFX 50S	Sony a290
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm GFX 50S	Sony a290
Release Year	2016	2010
Release Date	2016-09-19	2010-06-09
MSRP	6499 USD	499 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm GFX 50S	Sony a290
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm GFX 50S	Sony a290
Sensor Size	Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CCD
Resolution	8256 x 6192 pixels	4592 x 3056 pixels
Megapixels	51 MP	14 MP
Image Processor	X Processor Pro	Bionz
Image	Fujifilm GFX 50S	Sony a290
ISO Range	100 - 12800	100 - 3200
White Balance Presets	7	6
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 a290
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	425	9
Lens Mount	Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses	Sony A 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 50S	Sony a290
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3,2”	2.7”
Screen dots	2360000	230400
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT-LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.67× (0.85× 35mm equiv.)	0.83× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm GFX 50S	Sony a290
Frames per second	3 fps	2,5 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	10 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)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm GFX 50S	Sony a290
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm GFX 50S	Sony a290
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm GFX 50S	Sony a290
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via cable or smartphone)	Yes (Optional)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm GFX 50S	Sony a290
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	400 shots	290 shots
Width	148 mm	128 mm
Height	94 mm	97 mm
Depth	91 mm	86 mm
Weight	920 gram	549 gram