Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S II
Portability
55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
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55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
91
Portability
68 Imaging
61 Features
76 Overall
67
68 Imaging
61 Features
76 Overall
67
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 102MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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 A7S II
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Launched October 2015
- Succeeded the Sony A7S
- Later Model is Sony A7S III
Photography Glossary Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S II Overview
Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and A7S II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.
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Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S grades against the A7S II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony A7S II
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | A7S II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2021 |  | October 2015 | Fresher by 65 months |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2360k |  | 1229k | Clearer display (+1131k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Fujifilm GFX 100S
| A7S II | Fujifilm GFX 100S |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7S II
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | A7S II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has got exterior dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the A7S II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7S II is 55 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7S II.
As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will offer you more detail due to its extra 90 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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has manual focus
fantastic resolution (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather sealing
heavier than competitors (900g)
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
fantastic resolution (102 megapixels)
heavier than competitors (900 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
environment proofing
bad battery life (370 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery life (370 shots)
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built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (900 grams)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S II Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Sony Alpha A7S II |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2021-01-27 | 2015-10-12 |
| Body design | 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 | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 102 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 11648 x 8736 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 409600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 169 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm G | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 13 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/125s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 900g (1.98 lbs) | 627g (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 Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 460 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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 |
| Storage slots | Dual | Single |
| Launch price | $5,999 | $2,767 |