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GFX100

Fujifilm

GFX100

Original 102MP GFX flagship with integrated vertical grip, IBIS, phase-detect AF, and 4K video.

$9,999

Launch price

Released May 2019

vs
Alpha 1 II

Sony

Alpha 1 II

50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.

$6,499

Launch price

Released Nov 2024

Alpha 1 II is 5.5 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

GFX100

LandscapePortrait

Wins

11categories

Alpha 1 II

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100 wins 2 categories·Alpha 1 II wins 3 categories
  • AGFX100 has higher AF points / zones (3760000 vs 759)
  • BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 14 frames)
  • BAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 5 fps)
  • BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
  • AGFX100 has higher Max video bit rate (400 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100Alpha 1 II
Resolution102 MP50.1 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9Full Frame
ISO max12,80032,000
Burst5 fps30 fps
4K29.97 fps120 fps
IBIS5.5-stop8.5-stop
Weight1400 g743 g
Battery800 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100 front view

GFX100

156 × 164 × 103 mm

1400 g (3.09 lb / 49.38 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Alpha 1 II front view

Alpha 1 II

136 × 97 × 83 mm

743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)

GFX100 is 20mm wider, 67mm taller, and 20mm thicker than Alpha 1 II.

GFX100 is 657 g heavier than Alpha 1 II.

Depth (front-to-back): 103mm GFX100 · 83mm Alpha 1 II

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

GFX100 back view

GFX100

156 × 164 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 1 II

136 × 97 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

GFX100 top view

GFX100

156 × 103 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 1 II

136 × 83 mm

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame

1441 mm² area

Alpha 1 II

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 mm² area

1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

GFX100: mount data unavailable

Alpha 1 II

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseGFX100Alpha 1 II
Portrait
6.0Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
3.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
7.0Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
1.5Limited
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 156.2, 163.6, 102.9

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • AF points / zones

    3760000 vs 759 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face, Eye

  • Max video bit rate

    400 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 50.1 MP — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    800 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better

  • AF frame coverage

    100 % vs 94 % — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Alpha 1 II

  • AF low-light limit

    -4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 14 frames — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Insect…

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 2
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GFX100

Pros

  • 102MP medium format sensor
  • Built-in vertical grip
  • IBIS
  • 4K video

Cons

  • Very large body
  • Expensive
  • Older AF generation

Alpha 1 II

Pros

  • 50MP stacked sensor
  • 30fps blackout-free burst
  • 8K 30p video
  • Best Sony AF

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Complex menus
  • Large files

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100
Alpha 1 II
Resolution
102 MP2× more
50.1 MP
Sensor type
CMOS
Full Frame Stacked Exmor RS CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9
35.9 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
GFX100
Alpha 1 II
Processor
X-Processor 4
BIONZ XR + AI processing unit
GFX100
Alpha 1 II
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
12,800
32,000+1.3 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
GFX100
Alpha 1 II
Shutter type
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, GFX100 or Alpha 1 II?

Alpha 1 II scores 9.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX100 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100 and Alpha 1 II?

GFX100 is 102 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the GFX100 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100 or the Alpha 1 II?

GFX100 reaches 5 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100 and Alpha 1 II?

GFX100 weighs 1400 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Alpha 1 II is 657 g lighter.

Do the GFX100 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?

GFX100: 4K up to 29.97p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the GFX100 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?

GFX100: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 800 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the GFX100 the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100 launched at $9,999 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Alpha 1 II is $3,500 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.