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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2017
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A7R
  • New Model is Sony A7R III
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and A7R II (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was brought out 20 months after the A7R II which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up versus the A7R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony A7R II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S A7R II 
LaunchedJanuary 2017June 2015More modern by 20 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1229kCrisper screen (+1131k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 A7R II Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7R II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S A7R II 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S offers external dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7R II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the A7R II.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7R II is 59 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A7R II.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer you greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R II Portrait photography factors
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
85
you can focus manually
resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography factors
Sony A7R II Street photography factors
72
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography features
Sony A7R II Sports photography features
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Travel photography with Sony A7R II
64
weather proofing
includes focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
low battery life (400 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
62
environment proofing
resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R II Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging factors
Sony A7R II Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7R II
 Fujifilm GFX 50SSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 7974 x 5316
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 117 399
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of lenses 12 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,360k dot 1,229k 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 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 400 photos 290 photos
Battery form 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 recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Retail cost $5,499 $2,913