Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7S
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2021
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Released April 2014
- Successor is Sony A7S II
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7S Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and A7S (Full frame) boast different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm GFX 50S II was introduced 7 years later than the A7S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades vs the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7S Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Sony A7S
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | A7S | |||
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Released | September 2021 | April 2014 | Fresher by 91 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2360k | 1230k | Sharper screen (+1130k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II
A7S | Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7S
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | A7S | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II offers external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Sony A7S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II compared to the A7S.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A7S is 55 and 77 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A7S.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide you with extra detail using its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7S Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Sony Alpha A7S |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2021-09-02 | 2014-04-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 409600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 14 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,360k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 3600 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 sync | 1/125 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 900 gr (1.98 lb) | 489 gr (1.08 lb) |
Physical 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 score | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 360 images |
Battery format | 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 shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Pricing at launch | $3,999 | $1,998 |