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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
55
Imaging
87
Features
82
Overall
85
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
92
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
81
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