Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A9 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
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- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Revealed January 2017
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Introduced October 2019
- Superseded the Sony A9
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Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and A9 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.
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Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up versus the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony A9 II
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | A9 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 1440k | Sharper screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
| A9 II | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2019 |  | January 2017 | Newer by 32 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony A9 II
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | A9 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S features outer measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A9 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the A9 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A9 II is 59 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and A9 II.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony A9 II Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2017-01-18 | 2019-10-03 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | X Processor Pro | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 117 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 12 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 3,686 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 360 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/125 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 740 grams (1.63 lb) | 678 grams (1.49 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | 690 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-T125 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
| Pricing at launch | $5,499 | $4,498 |
