Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a7R V

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

Manufacturing

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

Fujifilm GFX 100 were released 2019 and Sony a7R V was released 2022. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 100 2019
Sony a7R V 2022

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 V 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 V 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 V has 60 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 V 60 MP
60217344 pixels
9504 x 6336

Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 69 % larger resolution than Sony a7R V. 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 V has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 100. Sony a7R V 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 V 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 V

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 V can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100 5
Sony a7R V 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 V 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 83% heavier than Sony a7R V and its 723 gr (or 1.59 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100 1320 gr
2.91 lb
Sony a7R V 723 gr
1.59 lb

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a7R V Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony a7R V, 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 V
Name Fujifilm GFX 100 Sony a7R V
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R V
Release Year 2019 2022
Release Date 2019-05-23 2022-10-26
MSRP 9999 USD 3899 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R V
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R V
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 9504 x 6336 pixels
Megapixels 102 MP 60 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 BIONZ XR
Image
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R V
ISO Range 10 - 12800 100 - 32000
White Balance Presets 7 9
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 8 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R V
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 425 693
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 V
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2” 3.2”
Screen dots 2360000 2100000
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.) 0.9x
Viewfinder Resolution 5760000 9440000
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R V
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 Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R V
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
H.265
XAVC-S
XAVC-HS
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
7680 x 4320
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R V
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R V
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.0)
Remote Control Yes (via wired remote or smartphone) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony a7R V
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 & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 800 shots 530 shots
Width 156 mm 131 mm
Height 144 mm 97 mm
Depth 75 mm 82 mm
Weight 1320 gram 723 gram