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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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 IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A7R III
  • Later Model is Sony A7R V
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R IV Overview

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.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A7R IV 
RevealedSeptember 2021July 2019Fresher by 26 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1440kClearer screen (+920k dot)

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

 A7R IV Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A7R IV 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

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

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography advice
92
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
88
has manual focus
great MP (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography information
Sony A7R IV Street photography information
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
heavier than competition (900 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
81
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lacks phase detect AF
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (670 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography advice
Sony A7R IV Travel photography advice
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
amazing megapixels (51 megapixels)
heavier than competition (900 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery life (670 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
great MP (61MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography information
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography information
90
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (670 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging factors
Sony A7R IV Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (900g)
37
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7R IV
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IISony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony Alpha A7R IV
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2019-07-16
Body design 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 567
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Sony E
Amount of lenses 14 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3600s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 665 gr (1.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 440 photos 670 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 2 2
Price at release $3,999 $3,498