Fujifilm GFX 100S IIvs A7S
Fujifilm
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
Starting from £4499 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
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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.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
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
A7S (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The fujifilm gfx 100s ii has the highest resolution at 102mp; the a7s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024) | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,499 | £600 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 12.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 460 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 883g body only | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm GFX 100S II | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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