Between the GFX 100 II and α1 II, the GFX 100 II comes out ahead in megapixels and sensor size, while the α1 II wins on weight and af points. Overall, the GFX 100 II scores 95 and the α1 II scores 64.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The GFX 100 II is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 30.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the GFX 100 II if you care most about megapixels and sensor size. The biggest gaps in its favor are megapixels, sensor size.
Pick the α1 II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, af points.
Both ship with comparable max video, in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the GFX 100 II is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Fujifilm - GFX 100 II wins
- ▲Megapixels — 104.00% more. 102 MP vs 50 MP.
- ▲Sensor size: Medium Format (vs Full Frame).
Why Sony - α1 II wins
- ▲Weight — 287.00 g less. 743 vs 1030.
- ▲AF points — 78.59% more. 759 vs 425.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Fujifilm - GFX 100 II | Sony - α1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Medium Formatlead | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 102 MPlead | 50 MP |
| Max ISO | 12800 | 102400lead |
Video
| Spec | Fujifilm - GFX 100 II | Sony - α1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 8K | 8K |
| RAW video | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Fujifilm - GFX 100 II | Sony - α1 II |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 425 | 759lead |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Fujifilm - GFX 100 II | Sony - α1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1030 g | 743 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | true | true |
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