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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 II

The Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the Sony Alpha A7 II are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in September 2021 and November 2014. Both the GFX 50S II and the A7 II are mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that are based on a medium format (GFX 50S II) and a full frame (A7 II) sensor. The Fujifilm has a resolution of 51.1 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 24 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
versus
Sony A7 II
Fujifilm GFX 50S II   Sony A7 II
Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
Fujifilm G mount lenses Sony E mount lenses
51.1 MP – Medium Format sensor 24 MP – Full Frame sensor
1080/30p Video 1080/60p Video
ISO 100-12,800 (50 - 102,400) ISO 100-25,600 (50 - 51,200)
Electronic viewfinder (3690k dots) Electronic viewfinder (2400k dots)
3.2" LCD – 2360k dots 3.0" LCD – 1230k dots
Fully flexible touchscreen Tilting screen (no touchscreen)
3 shutter flaps per second 5 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilizationIn-body stabilization
Weathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
440 shots per battery charge350 shots per battery charge
150 x 104 x 87 mm, 900 g 127 x 96 x 60 mm, 599 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the Sony Alpha A7 II? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the Sony A7 II is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 II
Compare GFX 50S II versus A7 II top
Comparison GFX 50S II or A7 II rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony A7 II is notably smaller (22 percent) than the Fujifilm GFX 50S II. Moreover, the A7 II is markedly lighter (33 percent) than the GFX 50S II. In this context, it is worth noting that both cameras are splash and dust-proof and can, hence, be used in inclement weather conditions or harsh environments.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems.

Concerning battery life, the GFX 50S II gets 440 shots out of its Fujifilm NP-W235 battery, while the A7 II can take 350 images on a single charge of its Sony NP-FW50 power pack. The battery packs of both cameras can be charged via USB, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S II 150 mm 104 mm 87 mm 900 g 440 i Sep 2021 US$ 3 999 amazon.com
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Sony A7 II 127 mm 96 mm 60 mm 599 g 350 i Nov 2014 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Canon R5 138 mm 98 mm 88 mm 738 g 320 i Jul 2020 US$ 3 899 amazon.com
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Canon R5 C 142 mm 101 mm 111 mm 770 g 320 i Jan 2022 US$ 4 499 amazon.com
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Fujifilm GFX 50R 161 mm 97 mm 66 mm 775 g 400 i Sep 2018 US$ 4 499ebay.com
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Fujifilm GFX 50S 148 mm 94 mm 91 mm 740 g 400 i Sep 2016 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Fujifilm GFX 100 II 152 mm 117 mm 99 mm 1030 g 540 i Sep 2023 US$ 7 499 amazon.com
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Fujifilm GFX 100S 150 mm 104 mm 87 mm 900 g 460 i Jan 2021 US$ 5 999 amazon.com
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Nikon Z8 144 mm 119 mm 83 mm 910 g 340 i May 2023 US$ 3 999 amazon.com
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Panasonic S1R 149 mm 110 mm 97 mm 1016 g 380 i Feb 2019 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Sony A1 129 mm 97 mm 81 mm 737 g 530 i Jan 2021 US$ 6 499 amazon.com
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Sony A7 127 mm 94 mm 48 mm 474 g 340 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Sony A7 III 127 mm 96 mm 74 mm 650 g 610 i Feb 2018 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Sony A7R II 127 mm 96 mm 60 mm 625 g 290 i Jun 2015 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Sony A7R V 131 mm 97 mm 82 mm 723 g 530 i Oct 2022 US$ 3 899 amazon.com
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Sony A7S II 127 mm 96 mm 60 mm 627 g 370 i Sep 2015 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Sony A9 127 mm 96 mm 63 mm 673 g 650 i Apr 2017 US$ 4 499ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The A7 II was launched at a markedly lower price (by 50 percent) than the GFX 50S II, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Fujifilm GFX 50S II features a medium format sensor and the Sony A7 II a full frame sensor. The sensor area in the A7 II is 41 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 0.79 and 1.0. The sensor in the GFX 50S II has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, while the one in the A7 II offers a 3:2 aspect.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7 II sensor measures

With 51.1MP, the GFX 50S II offers a higher resolution than the A7 II (24MP), but the GFX 50S II has smaller individual pixels (pixel pitch of 5.33μm versus 5.97μm for the A7 II). However, the GFX 50S II is a much more recent model (by 6 years and 9 months) than the A7 II, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the GFX 50S II has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the GFX 50S II for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 41.3 x 31 inches or 104.9 x 78.6 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 33 x 24.8 inches or 83.9 x 62.9 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 27.5 x 20.6 inches or 69.9 x 52.4 cm. The corresponding values for the Sony A7 II are 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm for good quality, 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm for very good quality, and 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm for excellent quality prints.

The A7 II has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

Unlike the A7 II, the GFX 50S II has the capacity to capture high quality composite images (205MP) by combining multiple shots after shifting its sensor by miniscule distances. This multi-shot, pixel-shift mode is most suitable for photography of stationary objects (landscapes, studio scenes).

The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800, which can be extended to ISO 50-102400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Alpha A7 II are ISO 100 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 50-51200.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

GFX 50S II versus A7 II MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S II Medium Format 51.1 8256 61921080/30p25.914.83456100
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Sony A7 II Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.913.6244990
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Canon R5 Full Frame 44.8 8192 54648K/30p25.314.6304295
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Canon R5 C Full Frame 44.8 8192 54648k/60p25.414.5308296
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Fujifilm GFX 50R Medium Format 51.1 8256 61921080/30p25.714.4316998
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Fujifilm GFX 50S Medium Format 51.1 8256 61921080/30p25.414.1297796
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Fujifilm GFX 100 II Medium Format 101.8 11648 87368K/30p25.915.03651101
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Fujifilm GFX 100S Medium Format 101.8 11648 87364K/30p25.814.73391100
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Nikon Z8 Full Frame 45.4 8256 55048K/30p26.314.2254898
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Panasonic S1R Full Frame 46.7 8368 55844K/60p26.414.13525100
11.
 
Sony A1 Full Frame 49.8 8640 57608k/30p25.914.5316398
12.
 
Sony A7 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.814.2224890
13.
 
Sony A7 III Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/30p25.014.7373096
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Sony A7R II Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p26.013.9343498
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Sony A7R V Full Frame 60.2 9504 63368k/24p26.514.83187100
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Sony A7S II Full Frame 12.0 4240 28324K/30p23.613.3299385
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Sony A9 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/30p24.913.3351792
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the A7 II provides a faster frame rate than the GFX 50S II. It can shoot movie footage at 1080/60p, while the Fujifilm is limited to 1080/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The two cameras under consideration are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the GFX 50S II offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the A7 II (3690k vs 2400k dots). The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A7 II along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S II3690 i3.2 / 2360 full-flex i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Sony A7 II2400 i3.0 / 1230 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon R55760 i3.2 / 2100 swivel i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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Canon R5 C5760 i3.2 / 2100 swivel i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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Fujifilm GFX 50R3690 i3.2 / 2360 tilting i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Fujifilm GFX 50Soptional i3.2 / 2360 full-flex i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Fujifilm GFX 100 II9440 i3.2 / 2360 full-flex i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Fujifilm GFX 100S3690 i3.2 / 2360 full-flex i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon Z83690 i3.2 / 2089 full-flex i 1/32000s 30.0/s i i
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Panasonic S1R5760 i3.2 / 2100 full-flex i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Sony A19437 i3.0 / 1440 tilting i 1/8000s 30.0/s i i
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Sony A72400 i3.0 / 1230 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
13.
 
Sony A7 III2359 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony A7R II2400 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony A7R V9440 i3.2 / 2100 full-flex i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony A7S II2400 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony A93686 i3.0 / 1440 tilting i 1/8000s 20.0/s i i
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One feature that is present on the GFX 50S II, but is missing on the A7 II is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the GFX 50S II is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The GFX 50S II writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the A7 II uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The GFX 50S II features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the A7 II only has one slot. The GFX 50S II supports UHS-II cards (on both slots), while the A7 II can use UHS-I cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony Alpha A7 II and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Fujifilm GFX 50S IIistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Sony A7 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon R5imono / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Canon R5 Cistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Fujifilm GFX 50Ristereo / monoiimicro3.0iii
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Fujifilm GFX 50Sistereo / monoiimicro3.0iii
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Fujifilm GFX 100 IIistereo / monoiifull3.2iii
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Fujifilm GFX 100Sistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Nikon Z8istereo / monoiifull3.2iii
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Panasonic S1Ristereo / monoiifull3.1iii
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Sony A1istereo / monoiifull3.2iii
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Sony A7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A7 IIIistereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
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Sony A7R IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A7R Vistereo / monoiifull3.2iii
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Sony A7S IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A9istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Studio photographers will appreciate that the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (unlike the A7 II) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

The GFX 50S II is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Fujifilm. In contrast, the A7 II has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the A7 II was succeeded by the Sony A7 III. Further information on the features and operation of the GFX 50S II and A7 II can be found, respectively, in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony A7 II Manual.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Which of the two cameras – the Fujifilm GFX 50S II or the Sony A7 II – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Arguments in favor of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (51.1 vs 24MP) with a 43% higher linear resolution.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • High quality composites: Can combine several shots after pixel-shifting its sensor.
  • Better image quality: Features a larger and more technologically advanced imaging sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (3690k vs 2400k dots).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.77x vs 0.71x).
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2360k vs 1230k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a full-flex screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (440 versus 350) on a single battery charge.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.2 vs 2.0).
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Supports a more advanced SD data transfer standard (UHS-II vs UHS-I).
  • More modern: Reflects 6 years and 9 months of technical progress since the A7 II launch.

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Advantages of the Sony Alpha A7 II:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (1080/60p versus 1080/30p).
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (5 vs 3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • More compact: Is smaller (127x96mm vs 150x104mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 301g or 33 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (50 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in November 2014).

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the GFX 50S II is the clear winner of the match-up (22 : 10 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

GFX 50S II 22:10 A7 II

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the Sony A7 II place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the GFX 50S II and the A7 II in practical situations. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S II5/5..5/587/100..5/5 Sep 2021 US$ 3 999 amazon.com
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Sony A7 II5/5+4/582/1004.5/55/5 Nov 2014 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Canon R54.5/5+4/591/1004.5/54.5/5 Jul 2020 US$ 3 899 amazon.com
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Canon R5 C..+ +........ Jan 2022 US$ 4 499 amazon.com
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Fujifilm GFX 50R5/5..5/584/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2018 US$ 4 499ebay.com
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Fujifilm GFX 50S....4.5/585/1005/54.5/5 Sep 2016 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Fujifilm GFX 100 II5/5+5/5....4.5/5 Sep 2023 US$ 7 499 amazon.com
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Fujifilm GFX 100S5/5+ +5/590/1005/55/5 Jan 2021 US$ 5 999 amazon.com
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Nikon Z85/5..5/594/1005/54.5/5 May 2023 US$ 3 999 amazon.com
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Panasonic S1R4.5/5..4.6/589/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2019 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Sony A15/5o4.5/593/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2021 US$ 6 499 amazon.com
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Sony A75/5+ +..80/1005/55/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Sony A7 III..+ +4.5/589/1005/55/5 Feb 2018 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Sony A7R II5/5+ +5/590/1005/55/5 Jun 2015 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Sony A7R V5/5+ +4.5/592/100.... Oct 2022 US$ 3 899 amazon.com
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Sony A7S II5/5+....4.5/55/5 Sep 2015 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Sony A95/5+ +4.8/589/1005/55/5 Apr 2017 US$ 4 499ebay.com
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Specifications: Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A7 II

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony A7 II
Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Fujifilm G mount lenses Sony E mount lenses
Launch Date September 2021 November 2014
Launch Price USD 3,999 USD 1,999
Sensor Specs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony A7 II
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Medium Format Sensor Full Frame Sensor
Sensor Size 44.0 x 33.0 mm 35.8 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Area 1452 mm2 855.62 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 55 mm 43 mm
Crop Factor 0.79x 1.0x
Sensor Resolution 51.1 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Image Resolution 8256 x 6192 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Pixel Pitch 5.33 μm 5.97 μm
Pixel Density 3.52 MP/cm2 2.80 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/30p Video 1080/60p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 12,800 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost 50 - 102,400 ISO 50 - 51,200 ISO
Image Processor X Processor 4 BIONZ X
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 90
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 24.9
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 13.6
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 2449
Screen Specs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony A7 II
Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Viewfinder Resolution 3690k dots 2400k dots
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.2inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 2360k dots 1230k dots
LCD Attachment Fully flexible screen Tilting screen
Touch Input Touchscreen no Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony A7 II
Focus System Contrast-detect AF On-Sensor Phase-detect
Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous Shooting 3 shutter flaps/s 5 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterup to 1/16000sno E-Shutter
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inno Intervalometer
Image StabilizationIn-body stabilizationIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards MS or SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Single card slot
UHS card support Dual UHS-II UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony A7 II
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket no PC Sync
USB Connector USB 3.2 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI micro HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port External MIC port
Headphone Socket Headphone port Headphone port
Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
Body Specs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony A7 II
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
Battery Type Fujifilm NP-W235 Sony NP-FW50
Battery Life (CIPA)440 shots per charge350 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87 mm
(5.9 x 4.1 x 3.4 in)
127 x 96 x 60 mm
(5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in)
Camera Weight 900 g (31.7 oz) 599 g (21.1 oz)
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