GFX 50S IIvs X-A7
Fujifilm
GFX 50S II (2021)
Starting from £2999 new
Best for Studio & portrait specialists
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S II (2021)
- Photographers stepping into medium format for the first time
- Landscape and commercial shooters who want 51MP at an accessible medium-format price
- Studio photographers upgrading from full-frame who want a resolution jump
- GFX system buyers who want IBIS and medium-format quality without GFX 100S II pricing
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | X-A7 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £399 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 320g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S II | X-A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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