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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7S

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7S 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
  • Released September 2021
Sony A7S
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A7S 
ReleasedSeptember 2021April 2014Fresher by 91 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1230kSharper screen (+1130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 A7S Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A7S 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
92
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
68
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography highlights
Sony A7S Street photography highlights
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
76
screen tilts
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (489g)
good high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography advice
Sony A7S Sports photography advice
81
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect autofocus
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (360 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
high sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (900g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than others in class (489g)
environment sealing
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S Landscape photography highlights
90
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (409,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging factors
Sony A7S Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (900g)
34
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than others in class (489g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IISony Alpha A7S
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
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