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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony FX3

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony FX3 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
  • Released May 2019
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2021
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and FX3 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 100 was manufactured 21 months before the FX3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up versus the FX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Sony FX3

 Fujifilm GFX 100 FX3 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1440kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 FX3 Fujifilm GFX 100 
RevealedFebruary 2021May 2019More modern by 21 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony FX3

 Fujifilm GFX 100 FX3 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 features outer dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Sony FX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 compared to the FX3.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and FX3 is 52 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and FX3.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will render extra detail due to its extra 90MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
95
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Sony FX3
72
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
more heavy than competitors in class (1,320g)
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography details
Sony FX3 Sports photography details
90
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (800 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Travel photography with Sony FX3
67
great battery pack (800 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count fantastic (102 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,320 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
great battery (600 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
selfie friendly screen
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
92
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (800 shots)
has dual storage slots
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (600 shots)
has double storage slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging advice
Sony FX3 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (1,320g)
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony FX3
 Fujifilm GFX 100Sony FX3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Sony FX3
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-05-23 2021-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11648 x 8736 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of lenses 12 187
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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 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
Highest 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 jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320g (2.91 lbs) 716g (1.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 800 shots 600 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 2 2
Retail price $10,000 $3,900