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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R

Portability
55 Imaging
94 Features
85 Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78 Imaging
74 Features
76 Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R 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
  • Launched January 2021
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7R II
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and A7R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was released 7 years after the A7R which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores vs the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony A7R

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S A7R 
IntroducedJanuary 2021February 2014More modern by 85 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1230kSharper screen (+1130k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7R

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S A7R 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S enjoys exterior measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Sony A7R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S against the A7R.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7R is 55 and 78 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7R.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give extra detail as a result of its extra 66MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100S will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Portrait photography with Sony A7R
96
 has manual focus
 MP count high (102MP)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
84
 has manual focus
 MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Street photography camera
 Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
74
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 environment proofing
 more heavy than others (900 grams)
80
 has a tilting screen
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography details
Sony A7R Sports photography details
90
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (102 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
62
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 weather proof
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography information
Sony A7R Travel photography information
67
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 MP count high (102 megapixels)
 more heavy than others (900g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
 lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
 weather proof
 MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
 bad battery pack (340 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography information
Sony A7R Landscape photography information
93
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (102 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 has dual storage slots
78
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 no image stabilization
 bad battery pack (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging details
Sony A7R Vlogging details
34
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone jack
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 more heavy than others (900g)
36
 includes face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes microphone support
 lighter than competitors in class (465g)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7R
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Sony Alpha A7R
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Total lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max 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 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
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 900g (1.98 pounds) 465g (1.03 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 460 images 340 images
Battery style 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 One
Launch price $5,999 $1,898