Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1
55 Imaging
86 Features
82 Overall
84
80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(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
(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
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month 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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Sony ZV-E1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Sony ZV-E1
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | ZV-E1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
| Screen resolution | 2360k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+1323k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II
| ZV-E1 | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2023 | September 2021 | More modern by 19 months | |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banStreet Comparison
Photography GlossarySports Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsTravel Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideLandscape Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsVlogging Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Sony 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 |