Fujifilm
GFX50S II
Affordable medium format entry with 51MP and IBIS.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2021
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 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
GFX50S II
Wins
Alpha 7 V
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 2.2 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 50 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 117)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 3 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX50S II
150 × 104 × 87 mm
900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
GFX50S II is 20mm wider, 8mm taller, and 5mm thicker than Alpha 7 V.
GFX50S II is 205 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX50S II · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GFX50S II
150 × 104 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.
GFX50S II
150 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GFX50S II
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
GFX50S II: 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
GFX50S II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2
Card types
Adds SDXC V90
Resolution
51.4 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 2.2 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 50 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 117 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GFX50S II
Pros
- ✓Medium format under $4K
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great color
Cons
- –Slower AF
- –Large body
- –Limited lens selection vs FF
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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GFX50S II or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX50S II — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX50S II and Alpha 7 V?
GFX50S II is 51.4 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the GFX50S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX50S II and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
GFX50S II has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX50S II or the Alpha 7 V?
GFX50S II reaches 3 fps mechanical. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX50S II and Alpha 7 V?
GFX50S II weighs 900 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 205 g lighter.
Do the GFX50S II and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
GFX50S II: Full HD. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GFX50S II and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
GFX50S II: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 455 shots (CIPA) for the GFX50S II and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX50S II launched at $3,999 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 V is $1,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.