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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Revealed May 2019
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7S
  • Later Model is Sony A7S III
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and A7S II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was unveiled 3 years later than the A7S II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores vs the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Sony A7S II

 Fujifilm GFX 100 A7S II 
LaunchedMay 2019October 2015More recent by 44 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1229kClearer display (+1131k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 A7S II Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7S II

 Fujifilm GFX 100 A7S II 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100 provides physical dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs the A7S II.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7S II is 52 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7S II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will deliver extra detail having an extra 90MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
95
focusing manually
high MP (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
68
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography features
Sony A7S II Street photography features
72
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proof
heavier than others in class (1,320 grams)
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7S II Sports photography highlights
90
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (800 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (370 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery life (800 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
high MP (102MP)
heavier than others in class (1,320 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
49
environment proof
low battery power (370 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
92
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (800 shots)
two card slots
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proof
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (1,320g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7S II
 Fujifilm GFX 100Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-23 2015-10-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 11648 x 8736 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max boosted ISO 102400 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 169
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Sony E
Amount of lenses 12 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,360k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
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 quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320 gr (2.91 lb) 627 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 370 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Two Single
Retail price $10,000 $2,767