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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S III

Portability
55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost 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 III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Previous Model is Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S III Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and A7S III (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was released 7 months after the A7S III and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores against the A7S III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S A7S III 
LaunchedJanuary 2021July 2020Newer by 7 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1440kSharper display (+920k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
 A7S III Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S A7S III 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with physical dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7S III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the A7S III.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7S III is 55 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A7S III.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 90 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100S provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
97
 you can focus manually
 fantastic  resolution (102 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
71
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Street photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
74
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 weather sealing
 heavier than competition (900g)
76
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 weather proofing
 good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sports photography with Sony A7S III
91
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic  resolution (102MP)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (600 per charge)
 has phase detect autofocus
 megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Travel photography camera
67
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 fantastic  resolution (102 megapixels)
 heavier than competition (900 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
70
 better than average battery power (600 shots)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 screen is selfie friendly
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography details
Sony A7S III Landscape photography details
93
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic  resolution (102 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
77
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good ISO range (102,400)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A7S III as a Vlogging camera
34
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic support
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competition (900g)
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone jack
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7S III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A7S III
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz XR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 11648 x 8736 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.91x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lb) 699 grams (1.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 600 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Launch pricing $5,999 $3,499