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GFX 100 vs A5000
Quick take: The GFX 100 has the highest resolution at 102MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the GFX 100 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
GFX 100 — Commercial, Studio & Landscape Photography: The world's first 100MP mirrorless with IBIS and phase-detect AF — the GFX 100 was a landmark in medium format, but its size and weight are professional-grade.
Who should buy what
GFX 100 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need extraordinary resolution
- Landscape photographers willing to carry a large body for maximum detail
- GFX system users who want the original 100MP body at a lower cost than GFX 100S
- Studio photographers who want the finest image quality the GFX system can offer
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GFX 100Fujifilm · 2019 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,517 used | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 5fpsBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip)Best | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1400g (with battery and card) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GFX 100
A5000
Portrait
7.9/10
4.3/10
Street
4.8/10
6.5/10
Travel
4.8/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
2.6/10
Filmmaking
6.9/10
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Documentary
6.7/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
5.8/10
3.1/10
Landscape
8.2/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
5.8/10
4.2/10
Casual
3.8/10
4.2/10
Food
7.0/10
5.2/10
Macro
6.6/10
4.7/10
Architecture
8.5/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
5.9/10
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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