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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II

Portability
59
Imaging
82
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2017
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched November 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A7
  • Updated by Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and A7 II (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was manufactured 2 years after the A7 II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades vs the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S A7 II 
LaunchedJanuary 2017November 2014More modern by 27 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1230kCrisper screen (+1130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 A7 II Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S A7 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got outer dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Sony A7 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the A7 II.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7 II is 59 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will deliver more detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography info
Sony A7 II Portrait photography info
89
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography highlights
Sony A7 II Street photography highlights
72
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
68
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
excellent megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography factors
Sony A7 II Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
comes with focus by touch
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
bad battery pack (400 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
environment proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
bad battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging advice
Sony A7 II Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7 II
 Fujifilm GFX 50SSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Sony Alpha A7 II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2014-11-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 117 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of lenses 12 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,360k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 grams (1.63 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $5,499 $1,456