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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A9 II

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2021
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A9
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A9 II Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and A9 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 100S was released 17 months later than the A9 II making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores versus the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm GFX 100S A9 II 
LaunchedJanuary 2021October 2019Fresher by 17 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1440kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 A9 II Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm GFX 100S A9 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with outer measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Sony A9 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S against the A9 II.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A9 II is 55 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A9 II.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100S because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will produce more detail as a result of its extra 78 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography information
Sony A9 II Portrait photography information
97
manual focus
amazing resolution (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
85
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
more heavy than others (900 grams)
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography features
Sony A9 II Sports photography features
91
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Travel photography with Sony A9 II
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
amazing resolution (102MP)
more heavy than others (900g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
73
good battery power (690 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography factors
Sony A9 II Landscape photography factors
93
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (690 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Vlogging with Sony A9 II
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (900 grams)
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A9 II
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2019-10-03
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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Available lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
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
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 lbs) 678g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 460 shots 690 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $5,999 $4,498