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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R

Portability
55 Imaging
88 Features
82 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78 Imaging
74 Features
76 Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed September 2021
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7R II
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and A7R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was brought out 7 years after the A7R which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades against the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Sony A7R

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A7R 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021February 2014More modern by 92 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1230kClearer screen (+1130k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7R

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A7R 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II comes with exterior dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Sony A7R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II against the A7R.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A7R is 55 and 78 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A7R.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will render greater detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography info
Sony A7R Portrait photography info
92
 manual focus
 MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 has face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
84
 manual focus
 MP count high (36 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Street photography with Sony A7R
72
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 environment sealing
 more heavy than competition (900 grams)
80
 screen tilts
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography information
Sony A7R Sports photography information
81
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (51MP)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 does not have phase detect AF
62
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 MP count high (36 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 environment proof
 max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery power (340 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography features
Sony A7R Travel photography features
66
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
 more heavy than competition (900g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
70
 lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
 environment proof
 MP count high (36MP)
 not so great battery power (340 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A7R as a Landscape photography camera
90
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 has dual storage slots
78
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 MP count high (36 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 no anti-alias filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery power (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
34
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have microphone jack
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (900 grams)
36
 comes with face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes mic socket
 lighter than competition in class (465g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7R
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IISony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony Alpha A7R
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Sony E
Available lenses 14 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 465 gr (1.03 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Retail cost $3,999 $1,898