Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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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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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 100S & Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony A7R
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | A7R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2021 |  | February 2014 | More modern by 85 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 1230k | Sharper screen (+1130k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm GFX 100S
| A7R | Fujifilm GFX 100S |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7R
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | A7R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | Sony 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 |
