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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A100

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise 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 A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2006
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Successor is Sony A550
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A100 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Sony A100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and A100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and A100 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was released 12 years after the A100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up against the A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Sony A100

 Fujifilm GFX 100 A100 
AnnouncedMay 2019July 2006Newer by 156 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2360k230kSharper screen (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 A100 Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A100

 Fujifilm GFX 100 A100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 provides physical measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus the A100.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A100 is 52 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 92 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography advice
Sony A100 Portrait photography advice
95
manual focus
resolution is excellent (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
53
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography highlights
Sony A100 Street photography highlights
72
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
heavier than competitors (1,320 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography features
Sony A100 Sports photography features
90
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (800 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Travel photography with Sony A100
67
great battery life (800 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is excellent (102 megapixels)
heavier than competitors (1,320g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Sony A100
92
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (800 shots)
2 card slots
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100
Vlogging with Sony A100
33
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (1,320 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony A100
 Fujifilm GFX 100Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-05-23 2006-07-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 12 143
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320 gr (2.91 pounds) 638 gr (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery life 800 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-T125 NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Two 1
Launch pricing $10,000 $1,000