• Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 102.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 50.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Fujifilm GFX 100 advantages over Sony A1

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs 35mm
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 800 vs 530 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Higher-res screen
    787k vs 360k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More pixels
    102.0 vs 50.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony A1 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100

  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/400 vs 1/125 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Newer
    3 years vs 5 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    737g vs 1400g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    30.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    165 vs 47 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    20.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    155 vs 21 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

  • Outstanding image quality; Fast hybrid AF with phase-detect; 5fps bursts at full resolution; In-body image stabilization; Improved EVF; Weather sealing; 4K UHD & Cinema 4K at up to 30fps.

  • Big and bulky; Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Vertical grip not as comfortable; Native lens selection still limited.

  • Read our Fujifilm GFX 100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50S
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

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Sony A1
Fujifilm GFX 50S
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon R5

Fujifilm GFX 100
Canon R5
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $3549
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Canon R5

Sony A1
Canon R5
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC
  • $3549
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Fujifilm GFX 100
Nikon Z7 II
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer video battery life
  • $2730
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z7 II

Sony A1
Nikon Z7 II
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC
  • $2730
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Top deck display

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Compared to Fujifilm GFX 100S

Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 100S
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Newer

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Sony A1
Fujifilm GFX 100S
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • NFC
  • Higher max flash sync
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

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Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Shoot 4K video
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $3333
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Sony A1
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • NFC
  • $3333
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

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