• 35mm 849.7mm2
  • 61.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 32,000
  • Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 102.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Sony A7R IV advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100S

  • Less expensive
    $2699 vs $4299
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • High resolution composite
    Yes vs No
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 670 vs 460 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/250 vs 1/125 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Lighter weight
    665g vs 900g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    7.2 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm GFX 100S advantages over Sony A7R IV

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs 35mm
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Longer video battery life
    170 vs 105 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Newer
    4 years vs 5 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Higher-res screen
    787k vs 360k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.86x vs 0.78x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    102.0 vs 61.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

  • Outstanding image quality; Excellent high ISOs; Fast AF performance with Eye-AF tracking; 10fps bursts at full-resolution; Improved ergonomics; Dual UHS-II card slots; Higher-res EVF.

  • Expensive; No 4Kp60; Buffer clearing could be faster; Menus are still frustrating; Touchscreen underutilized; No built-in flash.

  • Read our Sony A7R IV Review

The Competition

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Sony A7R IV
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $3120
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 100S
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $4966
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Hasselblad X1D II

Compared to Canon R5

Sony A7R IV
Canon R5
  • $3120
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon R5

Fujifilm GFX 100S
Canon R5
  • $4966
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Canon R5

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R IV
Nikon Z7 II
  • $3120
  • 35mm
  • High resolution composite
  • NFC
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Top deck display

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z7 II

Fujifilm GFX 100S
Nikon Z7 II
  • $4966
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer video battery life
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z7 II

Compared to Sony A1

Sony A7R IV
Sony A1
  • $3120
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
  • $5498
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer video battery life

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony A1

Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sony A1
  • $4966
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $5498
  • 35mm
  • NFC
  • Higher max flash sync

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A1

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Sony A7R IV
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $3120
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $3832
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Fujifilm GFX 100S
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $4966
  • Medium format
  • Shoot 4K video
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $3832
  • Medium format
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

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