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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1

Portability
55 Imaging
94 Features
85 Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(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
  • Released January 2021
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and a1 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was brought out around the same time to the a1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores vs the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony a1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S a1 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1440kSharper display (+920k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
 a1 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony a1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S a1 
ReleasedJanuary 2021January 2021Same age
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has outside dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Sony a1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the a1.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and a1 is 55 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and a1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will produce more detail having its extra 52MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography features
Sony a1 Portrait photography features
96
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count excellent (102MP)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
88
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/400s)
 great MP (50 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography details
Sony a1 Street photography details
74
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 includes touch focus
 environment proof
 more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
79
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
 Sony a1 as a Sports photography camera
90
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 has phase detect autofocus
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
90
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (50MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 great battery life (530 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography info
Sony a1 Travel photography info
67
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 megapixel count excellent (102MP)
 more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
73
 great battery life (530 shots)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 great MP (50 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography info
Sony a1 Landscape photography info
93
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 two card slots
88
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (50MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery life (530 shots)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging features
Sony a1 Vlogging features
34
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone socket
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than average in class (900g)
36
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 includes external mic socket
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony a1
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSony Alpha a1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Sony Alpha a1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2021-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 50MP
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
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Sony E
Number of lenses 13 133
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 9,437 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/400 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 900g (1.98 lb) 737g (1.62 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 460 images 530 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $5,999 $6,498