Fujifilm
GFX50S II
Affordable medium format entry with 51MP and IBIS.
$3,999
Released Sep 2021
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 4.8 years newer.
Wins
GFX50S II
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 2.2 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 50 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 117)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 35 frames)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,690,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX50S II
150 × 104 × 87 mm
900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
GFX50S II is 17mm wider, 7mm taller, and 4mm thicker than Alpha 7R VI.
GFX50S II is 187 g heavier than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX50S II · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GFX50S II
150 × 104 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GFX50S II
150 × 87 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GFX50S II
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 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 7R VI
✓ 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 SD UHS-II, SDXC V90
Weather sealing
Only GFX50S II supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
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…
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 35 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓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.
GFX50S II
Pros
- ✓Medium format under $4K
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great color
Cons
- –Slower AF
- –Large body
- –Limited lens selection vs FF
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, GFX50S II or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for GFX50S II — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX50S II and Alpha 7R VI?
GFX50S II is 51.4 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX50S II and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
GFX50S II has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX50S II or the Alpha 7R VI?
GFX50S II reaches 3 fps mechanical. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX50S II and Alpha 7R VI?
GFX50S II weighs 900 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 187 g lighter.
Do the GFX50S II and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
GFX50S II: Full HD. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the GFX50S II and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
GFX50S II: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 455 shots (CIPA) for the GFX50S II and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX50S II launched at $3,999 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The GFX50S II is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.