Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A9

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and A9 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and A9 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was revealed 4 years after the A9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores against the A9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II enjoys exterior measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the A9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A9 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A9.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will render more detail because of its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.