Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a850
This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony a850. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Fujifilm GFX 100 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a850 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.
Fujifilm GFX 100 were released 2019 and Sony a850 was released 2009. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Fujifilm GFX 100 | 2019 |
Sony a850 | 2009 |
Type of camera
Fujifilm GFX 100 is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a850 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100 has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Sony a850 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 a850 | 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 a850 has 25 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 a850 |
25 MP
24385536 pixels 6048 x 4032 |
Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 317 % larger resolution than Sony a850. 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
Fujifilm GFX 100 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a850. Fujifilm GFX 100 has an ISO range that stretches from 10 to 12800 while Sony a850 has 200 to 3200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Fujifilm GFX 100 | 10-12800 |
Sony a850 | 200-3200 |
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 a850
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 a850 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Fujifilm GFX 100 | 5 |
Sony a850 | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm GFX 100. Unfortunately Sony a850 does not support recording movies and movie clips.
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 47% heavier than Sony a850 and its 895 gr (or 1.97 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Fujifilm GFX 100 | 1320 gr 2.91 lb |
Sony a850 | 895 gr 1.97 lb |
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a850 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony a850, 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 a850 |
Name | Fujifilm GFX 100 | Sony a850 |
Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Sony a850 |
Release Year | 2019 | 2009 |
Release Date | 2019-05-23 | 2009-08-27 |
MSRP | 9999 USD | 1999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Sony a850 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Sony a850 |
Sensor Size | Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 11648 x 8736 pixels | 6048 x 4032 pixels |
Megapixels | 102 MP | 25 MP |
Image Processor | X-Processor 4 | Bionz |
Image |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Sony a850 |
ISO Range | 10 - 12800 | 200 - 3200 |
White Balance Presets | 7 | 7 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Sony a850 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Focus Points | 425 | 9 |
Lens Mount |
Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses |
Sony A 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 a850 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
Screen size | 3.2” | 3” |
Screen dots | 2360000 | 921600 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Live view | Yes | No |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.68× (0.86× 35mm equiv.) | 0.74× |
Viewfinder Resolution | 5760000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Sony a850 |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 3 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) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Sony a850 |
Video recording | Yes | No |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
N/A |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 |
N/A |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Sony a850 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Sony a850 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth) |
No |
Remote Control | Yes (via wired remote or smartphone) | Yes (Wired or Wireless (Optional)) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Sony a850 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Built-in grip holds one or two NP-T125 batteries
|
Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 800 shots | 880 shots |
Width | 156 mm | 156 mm |
Height | 144 mm | 117 mm |
Depth | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Weight | 1320 gram | 895 gram |