Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 100S & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony a1
Fujifilm GFX 100S | a1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2360k | 1440k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S
a1 | Fujifilm GFX 100S |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony a1
Fujifilm GFX 100S | a1 | |||
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Released | January 2021 | January 2021 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 100S | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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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 |