Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7R II

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and A7R II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was introduced 4 years after the A7R II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores against the A7R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has got outer dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs the A7R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7R II is 52 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7R II.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will result in more detail using its extra 60 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.