• 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 42.4 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 102.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Sony A7R II advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100S

  • Less expensive
    $2898 vs $4399
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.51 vs 3.76 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Thinner
    60 mm vs 87 mm
    Thinner
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/250 vs 1/125 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Lighter weight
    640g vs 900g
    Lighter weight
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm GFX 100S advantages over Sony A7R II

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs 35mm
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 460 vs 340 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Newer
    3 years vs 9 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 42.4 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • 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
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Superb image quality; Very high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Fast autofocus; Compact, comfortable body with lots of customization potential; Bright, roomy and clear viewfinder; Tilting LCD display; Five-axis stabilization; Intuitive Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity

  • Movie button is poorly located; No touch screen; Not as fast to start up or shoot photos as a similarly-priced SLR; Rather slow buffer clearing; No built-in flash; Single card slot; Not weather-sealed to the same degree as some rivals

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R

Sony A7R II
Sony A7R
  • $2898
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1799
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony A7R
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1799
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Sony A9

Sony A7R II
Sony A9
  • $2898
  • 35mm
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels
  • $3147
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony A9
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer video battery life
  • $3147
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Sony A7R III

Sony A7R II
Sony A7R III
  • $2898
  • 35mm
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $2348
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony A7R III
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer video battery life
  • $2348
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Sony A7R II
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $2898
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Sony A7R II
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $2898
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $3332
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Shoot 4K video
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $3332
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
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