Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a1

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.