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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7S II

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7S II Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and A7S II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 2 years after the A7S II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up vs the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony A7S II

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A7S II 
ReleasedSeptember 2018October 2015Newer by 36 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1229kSharper display (+1131k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 A7S II Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7S II

 Fujifilm GFX 50R A7S II 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys outside measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the A7S II.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A7S II is 59 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A7S II.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will deliver extra detail because of its extra 39MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S II Portrait photography highlights
90
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
68
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography advice
Sony A7S II Street photography advice
73
screen tilts
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography information
Sony A7S II Sports photography information
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography advice
Sony A7S II Travel photography advice
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count excellent (51MP)
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
49
weather proof
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S II Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count excellent (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging details
Sony A7S II Vlogging details
33
touch screen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony A7S II
 Fujifilm GFX 50RSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2015-10-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 117 169
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of lenses 12 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 gr (1.71 lb) 627 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 400 images 370 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $4,499 $2,767