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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A100

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched September 2021
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Later Model is Sony A550
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A100 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Sony A100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and A100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and A100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was brought out 15 years after the A100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades versus the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Sony A100

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A100 
RevealedSeptember 2021July 2006Newer by 184 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2360k230kClearer display (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 A100 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A100

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II A100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II offers exterior dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Sony A100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the A100.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A100 is 55 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and A100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will resolve greater detail having its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S II will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography factors
Sony A100 Portrait photography factors
92
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Street photography camera
Sony A100 as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
more heavy than average in class (900g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
81
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A100 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (900g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
45
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Landscape photography with Sony A100
90
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging advice
Sony A100 Vlogging advice
34
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (900g)
9
no video
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Sony A100
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IISony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2021-09-02 2006-07-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 14 143
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 638g (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $3,999 $1,000