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GFX 100 vs Instax Mini 13

Quick take: The Instax Mini 13 is the most affordable; only the GFX 100 is weather sealed.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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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 · 2019Instax Mini 13Fujifilm · 2026
Price £2,199 used£79Best
Sensor 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)Instant film: instax mini (62 × 46 mm image)
Resolution 102.0MP—
Video 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support—
Autofocus Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detectionFixed focus with close-up mode (0.3–0.5 m)
Stabilisation IBIS — up to 5.5 stops—
Burst Rate 5fps—
Battery Life ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip)Best2 × AA (about 10 packs)
Weight 1400g (with battery and card)327g (without batteries)Best
Dimensions 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm105.5 × 124.7 × 67.6mm
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnificationReal-image optical finder, 0.37×
Screen 3.2" tilting touchscreen—
Mount Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)Fixed lens
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots—
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI—

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
Instax Mini 13
Portrait
7.9/10
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Street
4.8/10
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Travel
4.8/10
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Wedding & Events
7.9/10
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Filmmaking
6.9/10
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Documentary
6.7/10
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Sports & Action
5.8/10
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Landscape
8.2/10
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Wildlife
5.8/10
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Casual
3.8/10
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Food
7.0/10
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Macro
6.6/10
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Architecture
8.5/10
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Astrophotography
5.9/10
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Fun & simple
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8.3/10

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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