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GFX 50S II vs A1 II
Quick take: The GFX 50S II has the highest resolution at 51MP; the GFX 50S II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Sony
A1 II 2024
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
£5699
new today at Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
GFX 50S II — Studio & Portrait Specialists: Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
A1 II — Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work: The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S II (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
A1 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GFX 50S IIFujifilm · 2021 | A1 IISony · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,929Best | £5,699 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MPBest | 50.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p only | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 425 points, face and eye detection | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanicalBest |
| Battery Life | ~455 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 900g (body only) | 743g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GFX 50S II
A1 II
Portrait
7.0/10
9.0/10
Street
5.2/10
6.6/10
Travel
5.2/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.7/10
8.7/10
Documentary
5.7/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
4.2/10
9.3/10
Landscape
7.8/10
8.0/10
Wildlife
4.4/10
9.2/10
Casual
3.9/10
5.3/10
Food
6.9/10
8.5/10
Macro
6.5/10
8.1/10
Architecture
8.2/10
8.4/10
Astrophotography
6.0/10
7.2/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.4/10
Filmmaking
—
8.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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