Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II
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![Fujifilm GFX 50S front Fujifilm GFX 50S front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-GFX-50S/Fujifilm-GFX-50S-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony A7R II
Fujifilm GFX 50S | A7R II | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | ![]() | June 2015 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1229k | Crisper screen (+1131k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
A7R II | Fujifilm GFX 50S |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A7R II
Fujifilm GFX 50S | A7R II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-50S-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-II-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-50S-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-50S-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-50S-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A7R II Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
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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 |