Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Canon EOS 7D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100S and Canon EOS 7D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 100S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 7D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 100S is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 7D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100S has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Canon EOS 7D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 100S has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 7D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm GFX 100S has a 468 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 7D. 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

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.

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 100S
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 7D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100S can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 7D can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 100S and Canon EOS 7D 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 100S weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 5% heavier than Canon EOS 7D and its 860 gr (or 1.9 lb).

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Canon EOS 7D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100S and Canon EOS 7D, 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 100S	Canon EOS 7D
Name	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Canon EOS 7D
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Canon EOS 7D
Release Year	2021	2009
Release Date	2021-01-27	2009-09-01
MSRP	5999 USD	1699 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Canon EOS 7D
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Canon EOS 7D
Sensor Size	Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	11648 x 8736 pixels	5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels	102 MP	18 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4	DUAL DIGIC 4
Image	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Canon EOS 7D
ISO Range	100 - 12800	100 - 12800
White Balance Presets	7	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	6 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW + TIFF	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Canon EOS 7D
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 Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	425	19
Lens Mount	Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S 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	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Canon EOS 7D
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3.2”	3”
Screen dots	2360000	920000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)	1× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Canon EOS 7D
Frames per second	5 fps	8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Canon EOS 7D
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	H.264
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Canon EOS 7D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Canon EOS 7D
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth)	No
Remote Control	Supported (no further information)	Yes (N3 connector)
GPS	No	Yes Optional through GP-E2
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm GFX 100S	Canon EOS 7D
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	460 shots	800 shots
Width	150 mm	148 mm
Height	104 mm	111 mm
Depth	87 mm	74 mm
Weight	900 gram	860 gram