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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 7 IV

Sony

Alpha 7 IV

33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

Alpha 7 IV is 2.4 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

GFX100

LandscapePortrait

Wins

8categories

Alpha 7 IV

PortraitWildlife

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100 wins 2 categories·Alpha 7 IV wins 3 categories
  • AGFX100 has higher AF points / zones (3760000 vs 759)
  • BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 14 frames)
  • BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
  • AGFX100 has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 33 MP)
  • BAlpha 7 IV has lower Weight (658 g vs 1400 g)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100Alpha 7 IV
Resolution102 MP33 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9Full Frame
ISO max12,80051,200
Burst5 fps10 fps
4K29.97 fps60 fps
IBIS5.5-stop5.5-stop
Weight1400 g658 g
Battery800 shots580 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 7 IV front view

Alpha 7 IV

131 × 96 × 80 mm

658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)

GFX100 is 25mm wider, 67mm taller, and 23mm thicker than Alpha 7 IV.

GFX100 is 742 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.

Depth (front-to-back): 103mm GFX100 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV

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 7 IV back view

Alpha 7 IV

131 × 96 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 7 IV top view

Alpha 7 IV

131 × 80 mm

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame

1441 mm² area

Alpha 7 IV

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 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 7 IV

✓ 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 7 IV
Portrait
6.0Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
3.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Landscape
7.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
1.5Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ 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

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face, Eye

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    800 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.86 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Alpha 7 IV

  • AF low-light limit

    -4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II

  • RAW buffer depth

    828 frames vs 14 frames — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Insect…

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I

  • Weight

    658 g vs 1400 g — lower 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)
  • IBIS effectivenessBoth 5.5 stops
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 2

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 7 IV

Pros

  • 33MP — more detail for cropping and print
  • 10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
  • Full-size HDMI port
  • 759 phase-detect AF points

Cons

  • 4K 60p requires Super35 crop
  • 10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
  • Complex menu system

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100
Alpha 7 IV
Resolution
102 MP3.1× more
33 MP
Sensor type
CMOS
Full Frame Exmor R CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
GFX100
Alpha 7 IV
Processor
X-Processor 4
BIONZ XR
GFX100
Alpha 7 IV
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
12,800
51,200+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
204,800
GFX100
Alpha 7 IV
Shutter type
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, GFX100 or Alpha 7 IV?

Alpha 7 IV scores 8.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX100 — Bird AF subject recognition.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100 and Alpha 7 IV?

GFX100 is 102 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the GFX100 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100 or the Alpha 7 IV?

GFX100 reaches 5 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100 and Alpha 7 IV?

GFX100 weighs 1400 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 742 g lighter.

Do the GFX100 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?

GFX100: 4K up to 29.97p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.

Are the GFX100 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?

GFX100: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 800 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the GFX100 the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100 launched at $9,999 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Alpha 7 IV is $7,500 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.