Fujifilm
GFX ETERNA 55
G-mount large-format cinema camera with a 102MP GFX sensor, 8K recording, variable ND, 12G-SDI, and pro I/O.
$16,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 3 months newer.
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Wins
GFX ETERNA 55
Wins
Alpha 7 V
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 V has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 33 MP)
- BAlpha 7 V has lower Weight (695 g vs 2000 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX ETERNA 55
111 × 138 × 177 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
GFX ETERNA 55 is 20mm narrower than Alpha 7 V but it is also 42mm taller and 94mm thicker.
GFX ETERNA 55 is 1305 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 177mm GFX ETERNA 55 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GFX ETERNA 55
111 × 138 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GFX ETERNA 55
111 × 177 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GFX ETERNA 55
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GFX ETERNA 55: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GFX ETERNA 55
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.8, 138.2, 176.8
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
Resolution
102 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SSD via USB
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike
Card slots
3 vs 2 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Weight
695 g vs 2000 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GFX ETERNA 55
Pros
- ✓Large-format 8K cinema capture
- ✓Electronic variable ND
- ✓12G-SDI and GenLock
- ✓F-Log2 / F-Log2 C
Cons
- –Cinema-only body
- –Very expensive
- –Large and heavy
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GFX ETERNA 55 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for GFX ETERNA 55 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and Alpha 7 V?
GFX ETERNA 55 is 102 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the GFX ETERNA 55 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
GFX ETERNA 55 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and Alpha 7 V?
GFX ETERNA 55 weighs 2000 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 1305 g lighter.
Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
GFX ETERNA 55: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GFX ETERNA 55 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
GFX ETERNA 55: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the GFX ETERNA 55 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX ETERNA 55 launched at $16,499 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 V is $13,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.