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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony FX3

Portability
55
Imaging
94
Features
85
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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 FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2021
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony FX3 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and FX3 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was launched about the same time to the FX3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores versus the FX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony FX3

 Fujifilm GFX 100S FX3 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1440kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 FX3 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony FX3

 Fujifilm GFX 100S FX3 
RevealedJanuary 2021February 2021Same age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has outside measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony FX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus the FX3.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and FX3 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and FX3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 90 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Portrait photography camera
96
has manual focus
great MP (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Street photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography information
Sony FX3 Sports photography information
90
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (600 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography information
Sony FX3 Travel photography information
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
great MP (102MP)
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery life (600 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
screen is selfie friendly
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography information
Sony FX3 Landscape photography information
93
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
77
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (600 shots)
two card slots
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging factors
Sony FX3 Vlogging factors
34
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
77
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony FX3
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSony FX3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Sony FX3
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2021-02-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Sony E
Total lenses 13 187
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 716 gr (1.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 460 shots 600 shots
Battery type 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 shooting With downloadable app
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 2 2
Launch pricing $5,999 $3,900