Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50S & Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony A7 II
Fujifilm GFX 50S | A7 II | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | ![]() | November 2014 | More modern by 27 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1230k | Crisper screen (+1130k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
A7 II | Fujifilm GFX 50S |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7 II
Fujifilm GFX 50S | A7 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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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 |