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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R II

Portability
55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2021
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A7R
  • Replacement is Sony A7R III
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R II Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and A7R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was launched 5 years after the A7R II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up versus the A7R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony A7R II

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S A7R II 
ReleasedJanuary 2021June 2015More modern by 69 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1229kClearer display (+1131k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7R II

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S A7R II 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S features external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7R II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S against the A7R II.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R II size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7R II is 55 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7R II.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will render extra detail utilizing its extra 60MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography details
Sony A7R II Portrait photography details
97
 manual focus
 high megapixels (102MP)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
85
 manual focus
 fantastic  resolution (42 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Street photography with Sony A7R II
74
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 exports RAW files
 features touch to focus
 weather sealing
 heavier than others in class (900g)
81
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
91
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (102MP)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic  resolution (42MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 bad battery power (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography details
Sony A7R II Travel photography details
67
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 high megapixels (102 megapixels)
 heavier than others in class (900 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
62
 environment proof
 fantastic  resolution (42MP)
 bad battery power (290 shots)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography details
Sony A7R II Landscape photography details
93
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (102MP)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 has double storage slots
82
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic  resolution (42MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 bad battery power (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Vlogging with Sony A7R II
34
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic port
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than others in class (900g)
37
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone port
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7R II
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 102 megapixels 42 megapixels
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 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 399
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Sony E
Available lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 900g (1.98 lbs) 625g (1.38 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 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 460 images 290 images
Form 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
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Retail price $5,999 $2,913