Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

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Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

35mm 847.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Medium format 1,441.0mm²
102.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Sony A7 III advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100S

Less expensive
$1998 vs $4399*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 5.93 vs 3.76 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

710 vs 460 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
9.9 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.7 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm GFX 100S advantages over Sony A7 III

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Longer video battery life
170 vs 115 minutes
Capture more video
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Newer
3 years vs 6 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
787k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
0.86x vs 0.78x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
102.0 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 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

New 24MP sensor offers excellent image quality; Outstanding high ISO performance and dynamic range; Improved JPEG colors; Improved build quality; Fast autofocus; Excellent 4K video; Very good battery life.
Buffer clearing can be slow even with fast UHS-II cards; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No losslessly compressed RAW option; Dedicated battery charger not included; Menus are still confusing; No built-in flash.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm GFX 100S, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 100S Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7 II

Sony A7 III

Sony A7 II

$1865
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1148
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7 III vs Sony A7 II

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Sony A7 II

$5199
Medium format

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$1148
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 II

Compared to Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

$1865
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

$1797
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

Compare Sony A7 III vs Nikon Z6

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Nikon Z6

$5199
Medium format

Larger sensor
Longer video battery life

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Sony A7 III

Hasselblad X1D II

$1865
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A7 III vs Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Hasselblad X1D II

$5199
Medium format

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$5750
Medium format

Bigger pixels
Built-in GPS

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II

Compared to Nikon Z6 II

Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6 II

$1865
35mm

NFC
Longer video battery life

$1797
35mm

Top deck display
Newer

Compare Sony A7 III vs Nikon Z6 II

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Nikon Z6 II

$5199
Medium format

Larger sensor
Longer video battery life

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z6 II

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Sony A7 III

Fujifilm GFX 50S II

$1865
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$3332
Medium format

Larger sensor
Longer video battery life

Compare Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Fujifilm GFX 50S II

$5199
Medium format

Shoot 4K video
More viewfinder magnification

$3332
Medium format

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

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