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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7S

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2018
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T200
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7S Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A7S, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was revealed 4 years later than the A7S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores against the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-T100 A7S 
LaunchedMay 2018April 2014Fresher by 51 months
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm X-T100

 A7S Fujifilm X-T100 
Screen resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-T100 A7S 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T100 enjoys outside measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A7S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 against the A7S.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and A7S is 80 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and A7S.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-T100 will show more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
68
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography details
Sony A7S Street photography details
72
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (448g)
76
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (489g)
great ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography factors
Sony A7S Sports photography factors
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (430 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery life (360 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Sony A7S
74
great battery (430 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (448g)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than average in class (489g)
environment sealing
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (430 shots)
no image stabilization
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (409,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T100
Vlogging with Sony A7S
34
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (448 grams)
34
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm X-T100Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-05-24 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 409600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 grams (0.99 lbs) 489 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 430 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $1,998