Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony a1
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2021
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Released January 2021
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Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and the a1 (50MP) is very close but the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and a1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.
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Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up versus the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony a1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Sony a1
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | a1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2021 |  | January 2021 | More recent by 8 months |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2360k |  | 1440k | Clearer display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II
| a1 | Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony a1
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | a1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has outside measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony a1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II against the a1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and a1 is 55 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and a1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide you with greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony a1 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Sony Alpha a1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Sony Alpha a1 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2021-09-02 | 2021-01-26 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51MP | 50MP |
| 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 |
| Highest resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 8640 x 5760 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 14 | 133 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 9,437 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.9x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 3600 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 30.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/125 secs | 1/400 secs |
| 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 | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 7680x4320 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 900 grams (1.98 lbs) | 737 grams (1.62 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| 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 | 530 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W235 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
| Card slots | Two | Two |
| Retail price | $3,999 | $6,498 |