Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 102MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
- Announced January 2021
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Replaced the Sony A7R III
- Refreshed by Sony A7R V
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV Overview
Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and A7R IV (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.
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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was announced 19 months later than the A7R IV making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up against the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 100S & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony A7R IV
Fujifilm GFX 100S | A7R IV | |||
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Revealed | January 2021 | ![]() | July 2019 | More recent by 19 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1440k | Clearer display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Fujifilm GFX 100S
A7R IV | Fujifilm GFX 100S |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7R IV
Fujifilm GFX 100S | A7R IV | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has got outer measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the A7R IV.
![Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV size comparison Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-100S-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7R IV is 55 and 62 respectively.
![Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-100S-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7R IV.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will deliver extra detail with its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-100S-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 100S | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2021-01-27 | 2019-07-16 |
Physical type | 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 | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 102MP | 61MP |
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 | 9504 x 6336 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 102800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 567 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
Available lenses | 13 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,360k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 5,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 900 gr (1.98 pounds) | 665 gr (1.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3344 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 460 pictures | 670 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W235 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | Two | Two |
Retail cost | $5,999 | $3,498 |