Fujifilm
GFX100
Original 102MP GFX flagship with integrated vertical grip, IBIS, phase-detect AF, and 4K video.
$9,999
Launch priceReleased May 2019
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 6.5 years newer.
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Wins
GFX100
Wins
Alpha 7 V
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher RAW buffer depth (95 frames vs 14 frames)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 5 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AGFX100 has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 33 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX100
156 × 164 × 103 mm
1400 g (3.09 lb / 49.38 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
GFX100 is 26mm wider, 67mm taller, and 21mm thicker than Alpha 7 V.
GFX100 is 705 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 103mm GFX100 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GFX100
156 × 164 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GFX100
156 × 103 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GFX100
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
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 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GFX100
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 156.2, 163.6, 102.9
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 630 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.86 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Insect…
RAW buffer depth
95 frames vs 14 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
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 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GFX100 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX100 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX100 and Alpha 7 V?
GFX100 is 102 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the GFX100 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX100 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
GFX100 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100 or the Alpha 7 V?
GFX100 reaches 5 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX100 and Alpha 7 V?
GFX100 weighs 1400 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 705 g lighter.
Do the GFX100 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
GFX100: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GFX100 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
GFX100: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 800 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the GFX100 the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX100 launched at $9,999 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 V is $7,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.