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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A9 II

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2021
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A9
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A9 II Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and A9 II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was unveiled 24 months after the A9 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up against the A9 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A9 II 
ReleasedSeptember 2021October 2019Newer by 24 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1440kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 A9 II Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A9 II 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides external 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 A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Sony A9 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the A9 II.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A9 II is 55 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A9 II.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will offer you more detail having an extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography info
Sony A9 II Portrait photography info
92
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
85
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography features
Sony A9 II Street photography features
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proof
heavier than competition (900 grams)
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Sports photography camera
81
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Travel photography with Sony A9 II
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
heavier than competition (900g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
73
good battery (690 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography details
Sony A9 II Landscape photography details
90
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (690 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging features
Sony A9 II Vlogging features
34
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (900 grams)
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A9 II
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IISony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2019-10-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Sony E
Total lenses 14 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 678g (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 690 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch pricing $3,999 $4,498