Sony A99 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

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Sony A99 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

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35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Medium format 1,441.0mm²
51.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm GFX 50S Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm GFX 50S in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

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Differences

Sony A99 II advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50S

Less expensive
$3198 vs $4895
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer video battery life
135 vs 70 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

490 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.48 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
10.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
61 vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm GFX 50S advantages over Sony A99 II

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.31 vs 4.51 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
More dots on screen
2360k vs 1229k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.85x vs 0.78x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
51.4 vs 42.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality at low, moderate ISOs; Improved high ISO performance; Fast continuous shooting speeds; Very impressive hybrid autofocus; High-quality 4K UHD video; Rugged camera body.
Multi-selector joystick can be awkward to use; No EVF live view at fastest burst rate; Buffer clearing is slow with no UHS-II support; 4K UHD video isn't as full-featured as E-mount counterparts.
Read our Sony A99 II Review

Fantastic image quality across the board; Excellent RAW dynamic range; Superb high ISO performance; Functional and user-friendly body; Robust weather-sealed construction; Detachable EVF; Tilting touchscreen; Very good lens quality.
Slow AF speeds; Performance can't compete with high-end full-frame cameras; Limited native lens selection so far; Expensive accessories; Unimpressive JPEG dynamic range; 1/125s maximum flash sync.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 50S Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 5DS R

Sony A99 II

Canon 5DS R

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$1849
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A99 II vs Canon 5DS R

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Canon 5DS R

$5697
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1849
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Canon 5DS R

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Sony A99 II

Hasselblad X1D

$3198
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$4999
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A99 II vs Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Hasselblad X1D

$5697
Medium format

Tiltable Screen
Top deck display

$4999
Medium format

Higher max flash sync

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Sony A99 II

Canon 5D Mark IV

$3198
35mm

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$2099
35mm

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A99 II vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Canon 5D Mark IV

$5697
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$2099
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2464
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A99 II vs Nikon D850

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Nikon D850

$5697
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$2464
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D850

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Sony A99 II

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A99 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$5697
Medium format

Top deck display
More viewfinder magnification

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

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