Clicky

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 II

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched November 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A7
  • Updated by Sony A7 III
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 II Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and A7 II (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The Fujifilm GFX 100S was unveiled 6 years after the A7 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S grades against the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm GFX 100S A7 II 
LaunchedJanuary 2021November 2014Newer by 76 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1230kCrisper screen (+1130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 A7 II Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm GFX 100S A7 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has got outer dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S against the A7 II.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7 II is 55 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will result in more detail having an extra 78MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
97
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
82
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography details
Sony A7 II Street photography details
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
heavier than competition in class (900 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography features
Sony A7 II Sports photography features
91
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
low battery (350 shots)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (102MP)
heavier than competition in class (900 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
low battery (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Landscape photography camera
93
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
low battery (350 shots)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging information
Sony A7 II Vlogging information
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (900g)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7 II
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2014-11-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 102 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11648 x 8736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Sony E
Available lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 599 grams (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 460 photos 350 photos
Type of battery 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
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at launch $5,999 $1,456