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| General | ||
| Model Number: | A1 | GFX 100S |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-1 | GFX100S |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $6500.00 | $5999.95 |
| Street Price: | $5,831.33 | $5,499.00 |
| Date Available: | 2021-03-01 | 2021-03-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
26.0 oz
(737 g)
includes batteries |
31.7 oz
(900 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
3.2 in. (129 x 97 x 81 mm) |
5.9 x
4.1 x
3.4 in. (150 x 104 x 87 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 50.1 | 102.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | Medium format |
| Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 1441.02mm2 (43.80mm x 32.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.16 microns | 3.76 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 0.8x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
8640 x 5760
(49.8 MP,
3:2), 5616 x 3744 (21.0 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 7680 x 5760 (44.2 MP, 4:3), 4992 x 3744 (18.7 MP, 4:3), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 8760 x 4864 (42.6 MP, Other), 5616 x 3160 (17.7 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 5760 x 5760 (33.2 MP, 1:1), 3744 x 3744 (14.0 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1) |
11648 x 8736
(101.8 MP,
4:3), 8256 x 6192 (51.1 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 11648 x 7768 (90.5 MP, 3:2), 8256 x 6192 (51.1 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 11648 x 6552 (76.3 MP, 16:9), 8256 x 5504 (45.4 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 8736 x 8736 (76.3 MP, 1:1), 6192 x 6192 (38.3 MP, 1:1), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 11648 x 4304 (50.1 MP, Other), 8256 x 3048 (25.2 MP, Other), 4000 x 1480 (5.9 MP, Other), 10928 x 8736 (95.5 MP, 5:4), 7743 x 6192 (47.9 MP, 5:4), 3744 x 3000 (11.2 MP, 5:4), 10192 x 8736 (89.0 MP, Other), 7232 x 6192 (44.8 MP, Other), 3504 x 3000 (10.5 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, HEIF, Compressed RAW, Lo, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 14-bit or 16-bit RAW (uncompressed or lossless compressed); RAW+JPEG; 24-bit or 30-bit TIFF (in-camera RAW conversion) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 30.0 | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
7680x4320 (30p/25p/24p)
3840x2160 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (1p/2p/3p/4p/6p/8p/12p/15p/25p/30p/50p/60p/100p/120p/200p/240p) |
4096x2160 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 2048x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) |
| Movie File Format: | XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4) | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, HEVC / H.265; Audio: Linear PCM / Stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz sampling) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony E | FUJINON G Mount |
| Lens: | n/a | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Focal Length (actual): | ||
| Zoom Ratio: | ||
| Aperture Range: | ||
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | ||
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Fast Hybrid 4D AF: 759 points (PDAF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Wide (759 points (PDAF), 425 points (CDAF))/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot/Tracking (Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot); Touch AF | Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF): 3.76 million phase detection pixels with approx. 100% frame coverage; Single point AF: EVF / LCD: 13x9 / 25x17 (Changeable size of AF frame), Zone AF: 3x3 / 5x5 / 7x7 from 117 areas on 13x9 grid |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 0.64" 9.44M-dot QXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.90x magnification, 60/120/240fps refresh rates, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, 25mm eyepoint from the eyepiece lens | Fixed electronic viewfinder: 3.69M dot EVF, 100% coverage, 0.77x magnification (35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter adjustment, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | 9,437,184 dots (3,145,728 pixels) | 5,760,000 dots (1,920,000 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.90x | 0.86x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.90x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,440,000 dots (360,000 px) | 2,360,000 dots (786,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 32000 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | AUTO, ISO 100 - 32000, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400 | Auto (1/2/3), 100-12800, expandable to 50-102400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto (with Priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Underwater, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature (K) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/32000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 3600 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight | TTL 256-zone metering: Multi, Spot , Average, Center Weighted |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Picture Effect: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta), Soft High-key; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step) | Film Simulation modes (PROVIA / Standard, Velvia / Vivid, ASTIA / Soft, Classic Chrome, PRO Neg.Hi, PRO Neg.Std, ETERNA/CINEMA, Black&White, Black&White+Ye Filter, Black&White+R Filter, Black&White+G Filter, Sepia, ACROS, ACROS+Ye Filter, ACROS+R Filter, ACROS+G Filter, Eterna), Dynamic range setting: AUTO, 100%, 200%, 400%; Smooth Skin Effect (Strong/Weak/Off), Color Chrome Effect (Strong/Weak/Off), Grain Effect (Strong/Weak/Off) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/400s (1/500s APS-C crop mode) | 1/125s |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Multi Interface Hot Shoe with Digital Audio Interface, Sync Terminal | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC / CFexpress | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | 2x CFexpress Type A+SD UHS-II | |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF | 14-bit or 16-bit RAW (uncompressed or lossless compressed); RAW+JPEG; 24-bit or 30-bit TIFF (in-camera RAW conversion) |
| Movie File Format: | XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4) | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, HEVC / H.265; Audio: Linear PCM / Stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz sampling) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth: | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional via IR, USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | Via Wi-Fi or Remote Release RR-100 |
| Connections (extended): | USB-C (USB 3.2 10Gbps), Type-D Micro HDMI, 1000Base-T Ethernet, 3.5mm Microphone and Headphone Jacks, Sync Terminal | Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB-C 3.2 Gen1, 3.5mm external mic jack, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2.5mm remote release jack, DC input (15V) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 30.0 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 165 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 20.0 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 155 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 530 shots | 460 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 430 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 150 minutes | 170 minutes |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-T125 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 2 x Proprietary NP-T125 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Capture One Express (for Sony) free download; Sony Imaging Edge Remote, Viewer and Edit | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, macOS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
