Fujifilm
GFX 50S
First-generation GFX medium format body with 51.4MP files and modular pro ergonomics.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2016
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 9.2 years newer.
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Wins
GFX 50S
Wins
Alpha 7 V
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 3 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher RAW buffer depth (95 frames vs 13 frames)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 117)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX 50S
148 × 94 × 91 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 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 50S is 2mm shorter than Alpha 7 V but it is also 17mm wider and 9mm thicker.
GFX 50S is 225 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 91mm GFX 50S · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GFX 50S
148 × 94 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 50S
148 × 91 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GFX 50S
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 50S: 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 50S
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147.5, 94.2, 91.4
Resolution
51.4 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.85 × vs 0.78 × — 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…
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
95 frames vs 13 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 117 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GFX 50S
Pros
- ✓51MP medium format
- ✓Modular EVF system
- ✓Excellent image quality
Cons
- –Slow contrast AF
- –Large body
- –No IBIS
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GFX 50S or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX 50S — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX 50S and Alpha 7 V?
GFX 50S is 51.4 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the GFX 50S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX 50S and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
GFX 50S does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX 50S or the Alpha 7 V?
GFX 50S reaches 3 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX 50S and Alpha 7 V?
GFX 50S weighs 920 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 225 g lighter.
Do the GFX 50S and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
GFX 50S: Full HD. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GFX 50S and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
GFX 50S: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the GFX 50S and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX 50S launched at $6,499 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 V is $3,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.