Sony RX1R II vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

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Sony RX1R II vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Differences

Sony RX1R II advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100S

Less expensive
$3298 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
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
507g vs 900g
Lighter weight
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm GFX 100S advantages over Sony RX1R II

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer video battery life
170 vs 30 minutes
Capture more video
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

460 vs 220 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 0.74x
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
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Extremely high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Outstanding dynamic range; Handy variable low-pass filter; Fast phase-detect AF; Built-in EVF.
Fixed, single focal length lens; Poor battery life; No built-in flash; No touchscreen LCD; Slow buffer clearing; No 4K video; Expensive.
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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.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony RX1

Sony RX1R II

Sony RX1

$3298
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Sony RX1

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Sony RX1

$4932
Medium format

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony RX1

Compared to Sony RX1R

Sony RX1R II

Sony RX1R

$3298
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Sony RX1R

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Sony RX1R

$4932
Medium format

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony RX1R

Compared to Zeiss ZX1

Sony RX1R II

Zeiss ZX1

$3298
35mm

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

$6000
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Zeiss ZX1

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Zeiss ZX1

$4932
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$6000
35mm

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Zeiss ZX1

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Sony RX1R II

Hasselblad X1D II

$3298
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Hasselblad X1D II

$4932
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 Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Sony RX1R II

Fujifilm GFX 50S II

$3298
35mm

In-camera panoramas
NFC

$3332
Medium format

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Fujifilm GFX 50S II

$4932
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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