GFX 50S IIvs Sony A7R Vvs ZV-1 II
Which should you buy?
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii, sony a7r v are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | Sony A7R V (2022) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £3,899 | £649 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 61.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 8K/25p, 4K/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 8-stop IBIS | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 723g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Sony FE (E-mount) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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