Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A9 II

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and A9 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 12 months prior to the A9 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades versus the A9 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides outside dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the A9 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A9 II is 59 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and A9 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will produce more detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.