GFX 100vs Sony RX100 VII
Fujifilm
GFX 100 (2019)
Starting from £4999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape photography
View GFX 100
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Photography — GFX 100 (2019): 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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
GFX 100 (2019)
- 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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The gfx 100 has the highest resolution at 102mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the gfx 100 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100 (2019) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1,400g (with battery and card) | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
More comparisons with GFX 100
Camera family history