GFX 100vs G85
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.
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
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
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Quick take: The gfx 100 has the highest resolution at 102mp; the g85 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100 (2019) | G85 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £350 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1,400g (with battery and card) | 426g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Micro Four Thirds |
| 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 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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