Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a7R III

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony a7R III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 100 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a7R III is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 100 were released 2019 and Sony a7R III was released 2017. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 100 2019
Sony a7R III 2017

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100 has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Sony a7R III has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm GFX 100 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Sony a7R III 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7R III has 42 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 100 102 MP
101756928 pixels
11648 x 8736
Sony a7R III 42 MP
42177408 pixels
7952 x 5304

Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 141 % larger resolution than Sony a7R III. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony a7R III has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 100. Sony a7R III has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Fujifilm GFX 100 has 10 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 100 10-12800
Sony a7R III 100-32000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 100
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7R III

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Sony a7R III can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100 5
Sony a7R III 10

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony a7R III can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 100 weighs 1320 gr (equal to 2.91 lb) which is 101% heavier than Sony a7R III and its 657 gr (or 1.45 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100 1320 gr
2.91 lb
Sony a7R III 657 gr
1.45 lb

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a7R III Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony a7R III, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R III
Name Fujifilm GFX 100 Sony a7R III
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R III
Release Year 2019 2017
Release Date 2019-05-23 2017-10-25
MSRP 9999 USD 3199 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R III
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R III
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 11648 x 8736 pixels 7952 x 5304 pixels
Megapixels 102 MP 42 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Image
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R III
ISO Range 10 - 12800 100 - 32000
White Balance Presets 7 10
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Yes
(Sensor-Shift 5-axis)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 5.5 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R III
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 399
Lens Mount Fujifilm G

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Medium Format
0.79x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 19 mm
50 mm becomes 40 mm
100 mm becomes 79 mm
200 mm becomes 158 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R III
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 1440000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.68× (0.86× 35mm equiv.) 0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution 5760000 3686400
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R III
Frames per second 5 fps 10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R III
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
AVCHD
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R III
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R III
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via wired remote or smartphone) Yes (wired, wireless, smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R III
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Built-in grip holds one or two NP-T125 batteries
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 800 shots 650 shots
Width 156 mm 127 mm
Height 144 mm 96 mm
Depth 75 mm 74 mm
Weight 1320 gram 657 gram