Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S III
Portability
52 Imaging
93 Features
86 Overall
90
52 Imaging
93 Features
86 Overall
90
Portability
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 102MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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 III
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed July 2020
- Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and A7S III (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.
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Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up versus the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Sony A7S III
| Fujifilm GFX 100 | A7S III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2360k |  | 1440k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Fujifilm GFX 100
| A7S III | Fujifilm GFX 100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2020 |  | May 2019 | More modern by 14 months |
| Display type | Fully articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A7S III
| Fujifilm GFX 100 | A7S III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has external dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus the A7S III.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7S III is 52 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7S III.
To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will give you extra detail having its extra 90MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S III Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
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Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Sony A7S III
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proof
heavier than others (1,320 grams)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
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Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7S III Sports photography highlights
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (800 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (600 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Sony A7S III Travel photography info
great battery (800 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is amazing (102MP)
heavier than others (1,320g)
screen is not selfie friendly
good battery life (600 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
selfie friendly display
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (800 per charge)
has double storage slots
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (600 CIPA)
2 card slots
low MP (12MP)
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touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,320g)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 100 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm GFX 100 | Sony Alpha A7S III |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-05-23 | 2020-07-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | X-Processor 4 | Bionz XR |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 |
| Max resolution | 11648 x 8736 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 409600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 12 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 9,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.09x | 0.91x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 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 pounds) | 699 grams (1.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 600 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 feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Retail pricing | $10,000 | $3,499 |