Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 IV
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 IV 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
- 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
- Released January 2021
(Full Review)
- 33MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Introduced October 2021
- Replaced the Sony A7 III
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 IV Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and A7 IV (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm GFX 100S was brought out 8 months before the A7 IV so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S grades vs the A7 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 IV Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 100S & Sony Alpha A7 IV. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery & Sony A7 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony A7 IV
Fujifilm GFX 100S | A7 IV | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2360k | 1440k | Crisper screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Fujifilm GFX 100S
A7 IV | Fujifilm GFX 100S | |||
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Introduced | October 2021 | January 2021 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Screen type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7 IV
Fujifilm GFX 100S | A7 IV | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100S offers exterior measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Sony A7 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs the A7 IV.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7 IV is 55 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7 IV.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will offer you greater detail having its extra 69 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 IV Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 100S | Sony Alpha A7 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Sony Alpha A7 IV |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2021-01-27 | 2021-10-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 102 megapixel | 33 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 11648 x 8736 | 7008 x 4672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
Available lenses | 13 | 172 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 3,690 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/125 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (USB PD supported) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 900g (1.98 lb) | 699g (1.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
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 | 460 images | 600 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W235 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Launch pricing | $5,999 | $2,500 |