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Sony A7 vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Comparison

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24 MP | Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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102 MP | Medium format (44 x 33 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony A7 vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing A7 and GFX 100, two Pro Mirrorless cameras from Sony and Fujifilm. Sony A7 has a 24.0MP Full frame sensor whereas Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 102.0MP Medium format sensor. Sony A7 was introduced to market in January 2014 and Fujifilm GFX 100 was launched in May 2019. As you can see, A7 is 5 years older than GFX 100. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony A7 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-22
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sony E Mount
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 474g. 127 x 94 x 48 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Fujifilm GFX 100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-05-23
  • 102MP - Medium format BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 50-102400)
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.2 Tilting Screen
  • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1320g. 156 x 164 x 103 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Sony A7 was replaced by Sony Alpha 7 II. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Alpha 7 II vs Sony Alpha A7
Sony Alpha 7 II vs Fujifilm GFX 100

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sony Alpha A7 over Fujifilm GFX 100
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
474 g vs 1320 g 846 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
35.65µm2 vs 14.52µm2 145% larger pixel area
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices


Reasons to choose Fujifilm GFX 100 over Sony Alpha A7
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder Magnification
1.09x vs 0.71x Larger Viewfinder
Max Sensor Resolution
102 MP vs 24 MP 325% more pixels
Number of Focus Points
425 vs 117 308 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.2 vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
2.360k dots vs 1.230k dots 91% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
800 shots vs 340 shots 460 more frames with a single charge
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs With optional app creative shooting
Viewfinder Resolution
5760k dot vs 2359k dot 144% higher resolution
Max Video Resolution
4096 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Pixel Shift High-Res Mode
Yes (400 MP) vs No Increased resolution with pixel shift
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Tilting Viewfinder
Yes vs No Use viewfinder in different angles
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam

Common Strengths of Sony Alpha A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 102 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3.2 Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.230k dots vs 2.360k dots High resolution screens
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs Yes better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Sony Alpha A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Sony A7 vs Fujifilm GFX 100: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony A7 has external dimensions of 127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89″) and weighs 474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm GFX 100 has external dimensions of 156 x 164 x 103 mm (6.14 x 6.4 x 4.1″) and weighs 1320 g (2.91 lb / 46.56 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100. Sony A7 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 29mm narrower, 70mm shorter and 55mm thinner than Fujifilm GFX 100.

Sony A7 vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100.

Sony A7 vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100.
Sony A7 vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sony A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony A7 is significantly lighter (846g ) than the Fujifilm GFX 100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Fujifilm GFX 100 has a Medium format sensor and Sony A7 has a smaller Full frame sensor, Sony A7's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Fujifilm GFX 100 lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both A7 and GFX 100 have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm GFX 100's 3.2 LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony A7's 3" screen.

Sony A7 vs Fujifilm GFX 100: Sensor Comparison

Sony A7 has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 102.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features X-Processor 4 processor.

Fujifilm GFX 100's sensor provides 78MP more than Sony A7's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the A7 and GFX 100 sensor size comparison.

Sony A7 vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 1.7x Larger sensor area than Sony A7. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Sony A7 vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Sony A7 has an advantage over Fujifilm GFX 100. There are 142 lenses for Sony A7's Sony E mount, on the other hand there are only 13 lenses for Fujifilm GFX 100's Fujifilm G lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Fujifilm GFX 100 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. On the other hand, Sony A7 doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 32 lenses for Sony E mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Sony A7 Lenses # of Fujifilm GFX 100 Lenses
Standard Zoom 13 (10 Full Frame) n/a
Standard Prime 23 (13 Full Frame) 3
Wideangle Zoom 8 (7 Full Frame) 1
Wideangle Prime 46 (30 Full Frame) 4
Telephoto Zoom 10 (8 Full Frame) 2
Telephoto Prime 19 (15 Full Frame) 3
SuperZoom 9 (2 Full Frame) n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 2 (0 Full Frame) n/a
Macro Prime 8 (7 Full Frame) n/a
Perspective Control Prime 2 (2 Full Frame) n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 142 (94 Full Frame) 13

What types of Photography are Sony A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony A7 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 100 for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 102.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Sony A7 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 100 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Sony A7 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 100 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
25 Cross Type Focus sensors
117 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
425 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 800 shots
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
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Sony A7 for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm GFX 100 for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
474g
Body Thickness 48mm
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
1320g
Body Thickness 103mm
Read the details

Sony A7 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm GFX 100 for Landscape Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 102.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Sony A7 vs Fujifilm GFX 100: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100 scores compare:

Sony A7
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #46 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #82 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Fujifilm GFX 100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #1 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm GFX 100 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony A7 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sony A7. Otherwise, Fujifilm GFX 100 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Alpha A7 Fujifilm GFX 100
Brand Sony Fujifilm
Announced 2014-01-22 2019-05-23
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size Full frame Medium format
Dimensions 35.8 x 23.9 mm 44 x 33 mm
Area 855.62mm2 1452.00mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 102 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 11648 x 8736
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 50 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 117 425
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Sony E Fujifilm G
Number of Available Lenses 142 13
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3" 3.2
Resolution 1,230k dots 2,360k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71x 1.09x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync 1/250s 1/125s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 4096 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 474g 1320g
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm 156 x 164 x 103mm
Battery Life 340 shots 800 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording With Downloadable App
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 90 not tested
DxO Color Depth 24.8 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 14.2 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 2248 not tested
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