Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony a57

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony a57. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50S II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a57 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Sony a57 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 50S II has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a57 has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 219 % larger resolution than Sony a57. 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 a57 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50S II. Sony a57 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Fujifilm GFX 50S II has 100 to 12800.

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 50S II
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a57

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50S II can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Sony a57 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony a57 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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 46% heavier than Sony a57 and its 618 gr (or 1.36 lb).

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony a57 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony a57, 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 50S II	Sony a57
Name	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Sony a57
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Sony a57
Release Year	2021	2012
Release Date	2021-09-02	2012-03-13
MSRP	3999 USD	699 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Sony a57
Camera Type	Mirrorless	SLT
Sensor	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Sony a57
Sensor Size	Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	8256 x 6192 pixels	4912 x 3264 pixels
Megapixels	51 MP	16 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4	Bionz
Image	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Sony a57
ISO Range	100 - 12800	100 - 16000
White Balance Presets	7	9
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	6.5 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW + TIFF	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Sony a57
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	425	15
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	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Sony a57
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fully articulated
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	2360000	921000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)	1.04× (0.69× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Sony a57
Frames per second	3 fps	12 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	3600 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	10 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Sony a57
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 H.264 AVCHD
Video resolution	1920 x 1080	1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Sony a57
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Sony a57
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control	Supported (no further information)	Yes (Optional)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Sony a57
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger	Rechargeable NP-FM500H battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	440 shots	550 shots
Width	150 mm	132 mm
Height	104 mm	98 mm
Depth	87 mm	81 mm
Weight	900 gram	618 gram