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GFX 50S vs A6000
Quick take: The GFX 50S has the highest resolution at 51MP; the A6000 is the most affordable; only the GFX 50S is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
GFX 50S — Studio, Portrait & Landscape Photography: The camera that launched Fujifilm's medium-format revolution — 51MP at a price that made serious large-format imaging possible for the first time.
A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want to enter the GFX system at the lowest possible price
- Studio and portrait photographers who want medium-format tonal quality on a budget
- Landscape photographers who work from a tripod and don't need IBIS
- GFX system historians who want the camera that started it all
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GFX 50SFujifilm · 2017 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £833 used | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g (body only) | 344g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GFX 50S
A6000
Portrait
6.2/10
6.3/10
Street
4.8/10
7.6/10
Travel
4.8/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
5.9/10
4.6/10
Documentary
4.8/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
4.0/10
6.2/10
Landscape
6.8/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
4.0/10
6.7/10
Casual
3.4/10
4.4/10
Food
5.9/10
5.5/10
Macro
5.5/10
5.0/10
Architecture
6.9/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
4.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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