Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony A7S

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony A7S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 3 years before the A7S and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades vs the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony A7S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the A7S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and A7S is 95 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and A7S.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JZ100 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm JZ100 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.