Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7R V

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and A7R V (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 100 was introduced 4 years before the A7R V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades against the A7R V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 100 & Sony Alpha A7R V. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery & Sony A7R V Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has external 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 V has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7R V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 compared to the A7R V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7R V is 52 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7R V.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will render greater detail using its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.