GFX 100vs X100S
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.
Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
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
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
Quick take: The gfx 100 has the highest resolution at 102mp; the x100s is the most affordable; only the gfx 100 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100 (2019) | X100S (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £250 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | — |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1,400g (with battery and card) | 445g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100 | X100S |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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