Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a99 II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony a99 II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50R is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a99 II is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50R were released 2018 and Sony a99 II was released 2016. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 50R 2018
Sony a99 II 2016

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50R has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Sony a99 II has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm GFX 50R 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Sony a99 II 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a99 II has 42 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 50R 51 MP
51121152 pixels
8256 x 6192
Sony a99 II 42 MP
42177408 pixels
7952 x 5304

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 21 % larger resolution than Sony a99 II. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony a99 II has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50R. Sony a99 II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm GFX 50R has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50R 100-12800
Sony a99 II 100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50R
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a99 II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50R can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Sony a99 II can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50R 3
Sony a99 II 12

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony a99 II can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a99 II weighs 849 gr (equal to 1.87 lb) which is 10% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 50R and its 775 gr (or 1.71 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50R 775 gr
1.71 lb
Sony a99 II 849 gr
1.87 lb

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony a99 II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony a99 II, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a99 II
Name Fujifilm GFX 50R Sony a99 II
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a99 II
Release Year 2018 2016
Release Date 2018-09-25 2016-09-19
MSRP 4499 USD 3199 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a99 II
Camera Type Mirrorless SLT
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a99 II
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 8256 x 6192 pixels 7952 x 5304 pixels
Megapixels 51 MP 42 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro Bionz X
Image
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a99 II
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 10
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis for stills and video))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a99 II
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 399
Lens Mount Fujifilm G

See Compatible Lenses
Sony A

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Medium Format
0.79x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 19 mm
50 mm becomes 40 mm
100 mm becomes 79 mm
200 mm becomes 158 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a99 II
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3,2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 1228800
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a99 II
Frames per second 3 fps 12 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a99 II
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
XAVC-S
AVCHD
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a99 II
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a99 II
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control Yes (via cable or smartphone) Yes (wired, wireless, or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sony a99 II
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 490 shots
Width 161 mm 143 mm
Height 97 mm 104 mm
Depth 66 mm 76 mm
Weight 775 gram 849 gram