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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7R

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Announced May 2019
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7R II
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7R Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and A7R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was manufactured 5 years later than the A7R and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades vs the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Sony A7R

 Fujifilm GFX 100 A7R 
RevealedMay 2019February 2014More recent by 65 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1230kClearer display (+1130k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 A7R Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7R

 Fujifilm GFX 100 A7R 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100 comes with physical measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Sony A7R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs the A7R.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7R is 52 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7R.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will give more detail due to its extra 66MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography features
Sony A7R Portrait photography features
95
you can focus manually
resolution is great (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
84
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Sony A7R
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
heavier than average in class (1,320 grams)
80
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition (465g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
90
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (800 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography info
Sony A7R Travel photography info
67
better than average battery life (800 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is great (102 megapixels)
heavier than average in class (1,320g)
does not have selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition (465g)
environment sealing
excellent sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R Landscape photography info
92
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (800 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
78
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
excellent sensor resolution (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
33
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (1,320g)
36
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition (465 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7R
 Fujifilm GFX 100Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Sony Alpha A7R
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-05-23 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of lenses 12 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320 grams (2.91 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 800 shots 340 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at release $10,000 $1,898