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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R II

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R
  • Successor is Sony A7R III
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R II Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and A7R II (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was introduced 6 years after the A7R II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades vs the A7R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A7R II 
ReleasedSeptember 2021June 2015Newer by 76 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1229kCrisper screen (+1131k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 A7R II Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A7R II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II enjoys physical measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Sony A7R II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the A7R II.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A7R II is 55 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A7R II.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide you with greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
92
focusing manually
MP count excellent (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
85
has manual focus
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
more heavy than competitors in class (900g)
81
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography details
Sony A7R II Sports photography details
81
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography information
Sony A7R II Travel photography information
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (900 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
environment proofing
great megapixels (42MP)
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography info
Sony A7R II Landscape photography info
90
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging factors
Sony A7R II Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (900g)
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7R II
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IISony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 399
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Amount of lenses 14 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 625 grams (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 440 images 290 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Cost at release $3,999 $2,913