Fujifilm GFX 100S IIvs A7R III
Fujifilm
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
Starting from £4499 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
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VS
Sony
A7R III (2017)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial photography
View A7R III
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Professionals — Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024): 102MP medium-format quality in the most accessible GFX body — the best entry point to the Fujifilm GFX system.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial Photography — A7R III (2017): The camera that converted professionals to mirrorless — 42MP, IBIS, and 10fps in a body that still competes today.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 102MP files
- Landscape photographers wanting the ultimate detail in large format prints
- GFX 100S owners upgrading to the new sensor and improved autofocus
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Fujifilm offers
A7R III (2017)
- Landscape and studio photographers who need 42MP resolution at a used-price discount vs A7R IV
- Canon/Nikon DSLR professionals considering a mirrorless switch at a lower investment
- Commercial and product photographers who want full-frame resolution with IBIS for handheld work
- Portrait photographers who want the sharpest possible full-frame files for large print work
Quick take: The fujifilm gfx 100s ii has the highest resolution at 102mp; the a7r iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024) | A7R III (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,499 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 460 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 883g body only | 650g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD slots (one UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm GFX 100S II | A7R III |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | — |
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