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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
55
Imaging
86
Features
82
Overall
84
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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 ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Released March 2023
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was announced 19 months before the ZV-E1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up versus the ZV-E1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Sony ZV-E1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II ZV-E1 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1037kClearer screen (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 ZV-E1 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
ReleasedMarch 2023September 2021More modern by 19 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony ZV-E1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II ZV-E1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II features exterior measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the ZV-E1.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and ZV-E1 is 55 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and ZV-E1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will offer you extra detail with its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E1
91
has manual focus
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Street photography with Sony ZV-E1
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proof
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (483g)
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography factors
80
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (570 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography info
65
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
amazing MP (51MP)
more heavy than competition (900g)
display is not selfie friendly
79
better than average battery power (570 shots)
lighter than others in class (483 grams)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
89
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (570 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (900g)
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lighter than others in class (483g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony ZV-E1
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IISony ZV-E1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony ZV-E1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2023-03-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 12MP
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 102400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 40
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Total lenses 14 195
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 483g (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 570 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch price $3,999 $2,198