• 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 42.4 megapixels
  • 35.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 102.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Sony RX1R II advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100

  • Less expensive
    $3298 vs $6699
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.51 vs 3.76 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Thinner
    72 mm vs 102 mm
    Thinner
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/2000 vs 1/125 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Lighter weight
    507g vs 1400g
    Lighter weight
  • Optional anti-aliasing filter
    Optional vs None
    Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm GFX 100 advantages over Sony RX1R II

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs 35mm
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (DCI) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer video battery life
    170 vs 30 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 800 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Newer
    5 years vs 9 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Higher-res screen
    787k vs 307k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Less shutter lag
    0.16 vs 0.26 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.86x vs 0.74x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    102.0 vs 42.4 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    47 vs 24 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • Excellent image quality; Extremely high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Outstanding dynamic range; Handy variable low-pass filter; Fast phase-detect AF; Built-in EVF.

  • Fixed, single focal length lens; Poor battery life; No built-in flash; No touchscreen LCD; Slow buffer clearing; No 4K video; Expensive.

  • Read our Sony RX1R II Review

  • Outstanding image quality; Fast hybrid AF with phase-detect; 5fps bursts at full resolution; In-body image stabilization; Improved EVF; Weather sealing; 4K UHD & Cinema 4K at up to 30fps.

  • Big and bulky; Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Vertical grip not as comfortable; Native lens selection still limited.

  • Read our Fujifilm GFX 100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX1

Sony RX1R II
Sony RX1
  • $3298
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Sony RX1

Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony RX1
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony RX1

Compared to Sony RX1R

Sony RX1R II
Sony RX1R
  • $3298
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $2598
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Sony RX1R

Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony RX1R
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $2598
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony RX1R

Compared to Zeiss ZX1

Sony RX1R II
Zeiss ZX1
  • $3298
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $6000
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Zeiss ZX1

Fujifilm GFX 100
Zeiss ZX1
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $6000
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Zeiss ZX1

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 100S

Sony RX1R II
Fujifilm GFX 100S
  • $3298
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $5999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 100S
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $5999
  • Medium format
  • Newer
  • Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Sony RX1R II
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $3298
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $3999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Shoot 4K video
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $3999
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

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