Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A37
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A37 Key Specs
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- 102MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
- Launched January 2021
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony A35
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A37 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Sony A37, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and A37 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and A37 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe Fujifilm GFX 100S was manufactured 8 years later than the A37 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up versus the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A37 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 100S & Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony A37
Fujifilm GFX 100S | A37 | |||
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Released | January 2021 | May 2012 | More recent by 106 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.6" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 2360k | 230k | Clearer screen (+2130k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S
A37 | Fujifilm GFX 100S |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony A37
Fujifilm GFX 100S | A37 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100S provides physical measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Sony A37 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the A37.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A37 is 55 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and A37.
Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give you greater detail due to its extra 86MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100S should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A37 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 100S | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Sony SLT-A37 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2021-01-27 | 2012-05-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 102MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 11648 x 8736 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm G | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 13 | 143 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.6" |
Screen resolution | 2,360k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/125s | 1/160s |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 900 gr (1.98 pounds) | 506 gr (1.12 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 460 pictures | 500 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W235 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Launch pricing | $5,999 | $522 |