• 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200
  • Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 102.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Sony A9 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100S

  • Less expensive
    $3295 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
    More info 650 vs 460 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    63 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
    673g vs 900g
    Lighter weight
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    20.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in 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
  • Higher extended ISO
    204800 vs 102400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm GFX 100S advantages over Sony A9

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs 35mm
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Longer video battery life
    170 vs 105 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Newer
    3 years vs 7 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Higher-res screen
    787k vs 360k 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

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 sensor offers incredible performance; Excellent image quality at low & high ISOs; Very good dynamic range; Phenomenal 20fps burst speed & deep buffer; Very good battery life for a mirrorless; 4K video; Dual card slots.

  • Slow buffer clearing; Only one card slot is UHS-II compatible; Touchscreen underutilized; No lossless RAW compression option; No 4K/60p option.

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The Competition

Compared to Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sony A9
Leica SL (Typ 601)
  • $3295
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $3802
  • 35mm
  • Built-in GPS
  • Top deck display

Compare Sony A9 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Fujifilm GFX 100S
Leica SL (Typ 601)
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $3802
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Compared to Sony A7R III

Sony A9
Sony A7R III
  • $3295
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup
  • $2348
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite

Compare Sony A9 vs Sony A7R III

Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony A7R III
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer video battery life
  • $2348
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7R III

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Sony A9
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $3295
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A9 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 Sony A9 II

Sony A9
Sony A9 II
  • $3295
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • $4498
  • 35mm
  • Newer

Compare Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II

Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony A9 II
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer video battery life
  • $4498
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A9 II

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Sony A9
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $3295
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • NFC
  • $3332
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer video battery life

Compare Sony A9 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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