Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R IV

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and the A7R IV (61MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and A7R IV (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was released 2 years later than the A7R IV and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores vs the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7R IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the A7R IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A7R IV is 55 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A7R IV.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.