Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 II
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 102MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
- Released May 2019
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Released October 2019
- Earlier Model is Sony A9
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 II Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and A9 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm GFX 100 was manufactured 4 months prior to the A9 II and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up against the A9 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Sony A9 II
Fujifilm GFX 100 | A9 II | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2360k | 1440k | Clearer screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Fujifilm GFX 100
A9 II | Fujifilm GFX 100 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A9 II
Fujifilm GFX 100 | A9 II | |||
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Released | May 2019 | October 2019 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has physical dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 against the A9 II.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A9 II is 52 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A9 II.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will give more detail due to its extra 78 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A9 II Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 100 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 100 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-05-23 | 2019-10-03 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 102 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 11648 x 8736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
Total lenses | 12 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 2,360k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 3,686k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.09x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/125 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1320 gr (2.91 pounds) | 678 gr (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 shots | 690 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-T125 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Cost at launch | $10,000 | $4,498 |