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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Released January 2021
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and A7 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was manufactured 7 years after the A7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores vs the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony A7

 Fujifilm GFX 100S A7 
RevealedJanuary 2021January 2014More modern by 86 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1230kClearer screen (+1130k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 A7 Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7

 Fujifilm GFX 100S A7 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has got physical dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Sony A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs the A7.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7 is 55 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will offer you greater detail due to its extra 78 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
97
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography advice
Sony A7 Street photography advice
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
heavier than competition (900g)
79
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (474 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
91
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography advice
Sony A7 Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (102 megapixels)
heavier than competition (900 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (474 grams)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery (340 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Landscape photography with Sony A7
93
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Vlogging with Sony A7
34
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (900 grams)
36
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
lighter than average in class (474 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSony Alpha A7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Sony Alpha A7
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2014-01-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 11648 x 8736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 pounds) 474 grams (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 460 photographs 340 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FW50
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) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $5,999 $798