Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a99 II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony a99 II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 100S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a99 II is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 100S were released 2021 and Sony a99 II was released 2016. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 100S 2021
Sony a99 II 2016

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100S has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Sony a99 II 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 100S 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Sony a99 II 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 100S has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a99 II has 42 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 100S 102 MP
101756928 pixels
11648 x 8736
Sony a99 II 42 MP
42177408 pixels
7952 x 5304

Fujifilm GFX 100S has a 141 % larger resolution than Sony a99 II. 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 a99 II has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 100S. Sony a99 II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm GFX 100S has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 100S 100-12800
Sony a99 II 100-25600

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 Sony a99 II

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 Sony a99 II can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100S 5
Sony a99 II 12

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 Sony a99 II 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 6% heavier than Sony a99 II and its 849 gr (or 1.87 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100S 900 gr
1.98 lb
Sony a99 II 849 gr
1.87 lb

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a99 II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony a99 II, 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
Sony a99 II
Name Fujifilm GFX 100S Sony a99 II
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony a99 II
Release Year 2021 2016
Release Date 2021-01-27 2016-09-19
MSRP 5999 USD 3199 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony a99 II
Camera Type Mirrorless SLT
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony a99 II
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 100S
Sony a99 II
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 10
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis for stills and video))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 6 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony a99 II
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
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 399
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 100S
Sony a99 II
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 1228800
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony a99 II
Frames per second 5 fps 12 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
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony a99 II
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
MPEG4
XAVC-S
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 100S
Sony a99 II
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony a99 II
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control Supported (no further information) Yes (wired, wireless, or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony a99 II
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 460 shots 490 shots
Width 150 mm 143 mm
Height 104 mm 104 mm
Depth 87 mm 76 mm
Weight 900 gram 849 gram