Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm GFX 100

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A7 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Fujifilm GFX 100 has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-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 X-A7 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm GFX 100 has 102 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 324 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-A7. 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 Fujifilm X-A7. Fujifilm GFX 100 has an ISO range that stretches from 10 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-A7 has 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 X-A7
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 100

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-A7 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm GFX 100 can shoot up to 5 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 X-A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100 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 312% heavier than Fujifilm X-A7 and its 320 gr (or 0.71 lb).

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm GFX 100 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A7 and Fujifilm GFX 100, 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 X-A7	Fujifilm GFX 100
Name	Fujifilm X-A7	Fujifilm GFX 100
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Fujifilm
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-A7	Fujifilm GFX 100
Release Year	2019	2019
Release Date	2019-09-12	2019-05-23
MSRP	699 USD	9999 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-A7	Fujifilm GFX 100
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm X-A7	Fujifilm GFX 100
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	11648 x 8736 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	102 MP
Image Processor		X-Processor 4
Image	Fujifilm X-A7	Fujifilm GFX 100
ISO Range	100 - 12800	10 - 12800
White Balance Presets	7	7
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm X-A7	Fujifilm GFX 100
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	425
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X See Compatible Lenses	Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm	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
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm X-A7	Fujifilm GFX 100
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Tilting
Screen size	3.5”	3.2”
Screen dots	2760000	2360000
Touch screen	Yes	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	No Viewfinder	Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Coverage		100%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.68× (0.86× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	0	5760000
Photography features	Fujifilm X-A7	Fujifilm GFX 100
Frames per second	6 fps	5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Built-in Flash Range	4 meters	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-A7	Fujifilm GFX 100
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 H.264 H.265
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm X-A7	Fujifilm GFX 100
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-A7	Fujifilm GFX 100
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2)	Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone)	Yes (via wired remote or smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-A7	Fujifilm GFX 100
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger	Built-in grip holds one or two NP-T125 batteries
Battery Life (CIPA)	270 shots	800 shots
Width	119 mm	156 mm
Height	38 mm	144 mm
Depth	41 mm	75 mm
Weight	320 gram	1320 gram