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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9

Portability
52 Imaging
93 Features
86 Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Launched May 2019
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Replacement is Sony A9 II
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and A9 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and A9 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was launched 2 years later than the A9 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades vs the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Sony A9

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100 A9 
RevealedMay 2019April 2017Fresher by 26 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1440kSharper screen (+920k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

		

		

			
 A9 Fujifilm GFX 100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A9

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100 A9 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Sony A9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs the A9.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A9 is 52 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A9.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 78MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography features
Sony A9 Portrait photography features
95
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is excellent (102MP)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 has face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
83
 focusing manually
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A9 as a Street photography camera
72
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 environment proof
 more heavy than average (1,320 grams)
79
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Sports photography with Sony A9
90
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is excellent (102 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery (800 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
86
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 great battery life (650 CIPA)
 supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
67
 great battery (800 per charge)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 sensor resolution is excellent (102MP)
 more heavy than average (1,320 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
73
 great battery life (650 shots)
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Sony A9
92
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is excellent (102MP)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 great battery (800 per charge)
 2 card slots
85
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 great ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 great battery life (650 CIPA)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100
Vlogging with Sony A9
33
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone support
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than average (1,320 grams)
36
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone support
 does not offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A9
 Fujifilm GFX 100Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Sony Alpha A9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-05-23 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 BIONZ X
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 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 11648 x 8736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Sony E
Available lenses 12 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
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 -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1320 grams (2.91 lb) 673 grams (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 800 photos 650 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $10,000 $4,498