GFX 100vs X-E4
Fujifilm
GFX 100 (2019)
Starting from £4999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape photography
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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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Quick take: The gfx 100 has the highest resolution at 102mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the gfx 100 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100 (2019) | X-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £699 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1,400g (with battery and card) | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100 | X-E4 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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