Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 102MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
- Released May 2019
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Released February 2018
- Replaced the Sony A7 II
- Updated by Sony A7 IV
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 III Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and A7 III (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm GFX 100 was brought out 15 months later than the A7 III which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up vs the A7 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 III Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Sony A7 III
Fujifilm GFX 100 | A7 III | |||
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Released | May 2019 | February 2018 | More recent by 15 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2360k | 922k | Clearer screen (+1438k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Fujifilm GFX 100
A7 III | Fujifilm GFX 100 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7 III
Fujifilm GFX 100 | A7 III | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 features exterior measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus the A7 III.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7 III is 52 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7 III.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will give extra detail having its extra 78MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 III Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 100 | Sony Alpha A7 III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm GFX 100 | Sony Alpha A7 III |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-05-23 | 2018-02-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | X-Processor 4 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 102 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 11648 x 8736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
Available lenses | 12 | 121 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,360k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.09x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/125s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3730 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photographs | 610 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-T125 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | Two |
Launch pricing | $10,000 | $1,998 |