Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R II

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and A7R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 3 years later than the A7R II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the A7R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has physical measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7R II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the A7R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A7R II is 59 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A7R II.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will render greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R will have an advantage in sensor tech.