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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(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
Sony A7R IV
(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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony A7R IV

 Fujifilm GFX 100S A7R IV 
RevealedJanuary 2021July 2019More recent by 19 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1440kClearer display (+920k dot)

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

 A7R IV Fujifilm GFX 100S 

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

 Fujifilm GFX 100S A7R IV 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography information
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography information
97
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
88
manual focus
resolution is amazing (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
more heavy than competitors (900 grams)
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
91
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (670 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography advice
Sony A7R IV Travel photography advice
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (102 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors (900 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
74
better than average battery (670 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is amazing (61MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography information
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography information
93
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (670 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging advice
Sony A7R IV Vlogging advice
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (900g)
37
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7R IV
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSony Alpha A7R IV
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