Sony A9 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

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Sony A9 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

35mm 847.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Medium format 1,441.0mm²
51.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm GFX 50R Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm GFX 50R conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony A9 II
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Differences

Sony A9 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50R

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
105 vs 70 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

650 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.22 vs 0.44 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
240 vs 25 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm GFX 50R advantages over Sony A9

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
More dots on screen
2360k vs 1440k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
51.4 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 364 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

New sensor offers incredible performance; Excellent image quality at low & high ISOs; Very good dynamic range; Phenomenal 20fps burst speed & deep buffer; Very good battery life for a mirrorless; 4K video; Dual card slots.
Slow buffer clearing; Only one card slot is UHS-II compatible; Touchscreen underutilized; No lossless RAW compression option; No 4K/60p option.
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Same superb image quality as the 50S; Slightly improved performance; Less expensive and slimmer than 50S.
Lackluster ergonomics; Sluggish autofocus; Poor video features and performance.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 50R Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R II

Sony A9

Sony A7R II

$3147
35mm

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

$2898
35mm

In-camera panoramas
More pixels

Compare Sony A9 vs Sony A7R II

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Sony A7R II

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$2898
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R II

Compared to Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sony A9

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$3147
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$3802
35mm

Built-in GPS
Top deck display

Compare Sony A9 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$3802
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Built-in GPS

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Sony A9

Hasselblad X1D

$3147
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$4999
Medium format

Larger sensor
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sony A9 vs Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Hasselblad X1D

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$4999
Medium format

Higher max flash sync
Headphone jack

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Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Sony A9

Hasselblad X1D II

$3147
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A9 vs Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Hasselblad X1D II

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$5750
Medium format

Built-in GPS
Higher max flash sync

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II

Compared to Sony A9 II

Sony A9

Sony A9 II

$3147
35mm

Less expensive

$4498
35mm

Newer

Compare Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Sony A9 II

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$4498
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A9 II

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