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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
55 Imaging
88 Features
82 Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
92 Overall
85

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched September 2021
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released October 2021
  • Old Model is Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and A7 IV (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was manufactured about the same time to the A7 IV and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores versus the A7 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A7 IV 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1440kClearer screen (+920k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

		

		

			
 A7 IV Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A7 IV 
ReleasedSeptember 2021October 2021Same age
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II comes with exterior dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sony A7 IV has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II against the A7 IV.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 IV size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A7 IV is 55 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A7 IV.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will show more detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography details
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography details
92
 focusing manually
 resolution is amazing (51MP)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
81
 has manual focus
 MP count high (33 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 does not have liveview
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Street photography with Sony A7 IV
72
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 includes focus by touch
 environment proofing
 heavier than average (900g)
79
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 has focus by touch
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography details
Sony A7 IV Sports photography details
81
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 has no phase detect autofocus
84
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (33MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 great battery (600 per charge)
 has phase detect AF
 does not have liveview
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography info
Sony A7 IV Travel photography info
66
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 resolution is amazing (51MP)
 heavier than average (900g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
80
 great battery (600 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 MP count high (33 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography information
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography information
90
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (51MP)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 has double storage slots
84
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (33MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery (600 per charge)
 two card slots
 does not have liveview
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A7 IV as a Vlogging camera
34
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has external mic port
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than average (900 grams)
80
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7 IV
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IISony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony Alpha A7 IV
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2021-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 33 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 7008 x 4672
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Sony E
Amount of lenses 14 172
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 900 gr (1.98 pounds) 699 gr (1.54 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 600 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $3,999 $2,500