Fujifilm GFX 100S
medium format · 2021
Sony A7 IV · standard
full-frame · 2021
Fujifilm GFX 100S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Fujifilm GFX 100S lands at 93 and Sony A7 IV · standard at 92. That puts Fujifilm GFX 100S ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Fujifilm GFX 100S if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Sony A7 IV · standard if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
TieCompared on the photo sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Autofocus
TieCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Video
TieCompared on the video sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Sony A7 IV · standardSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sony A7 IV · standard more score per dollar ($2,498 vs $5,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Sony A7 IV · standard |
|---|---|---|
| Format | medium format | full-frame |
| Release year | 2021 | 2021 |
Fujifilm GFX 100S
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
Sony A7 IV · standard
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony A7 IV · standard
Which is better, Fujifilm GFX 100S or Sony A7 IV · standard? +
Fujifilm GFX 100S scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Fujifilm GFX 100S worth the price? +
At $5,999, Fujifilm GFX 100S delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in photo.
Is Sony A7 IV · standard worth the price? +
At $2,498, Sony A7 IV · standard delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.
Does Fujifilm GFX 100S or Sony A7 IV · standard last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Fujifilm GFX 100S or Sony A7 IV · standard? +
Sony A7 IV · standard — more score per dollar ($2,498 vs $5,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.