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GFX 100 vs 1 J5

Quick take: The GFX 100 has the highest resolution at 102MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable; only the GFX 100 is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·14 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 · 20191 J5Nikon · 2015
Price £2,199 used—
Sensor 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS
Resolution 102.0MPBest20.8MP
Video 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60
Autofocus Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detectionHybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking
Stabilisation IBIS — up to 5.5 stopsNo IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate 5fps20fpsBest
Battery Life ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip)Best~250 shots (CIPA)
Weight 1400g (with battery and card)265g (with battery)Best
Dimensions 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnificationNone (rear screen only)
Screen 3.2" tilting touchscreen3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)Nikon 1
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slotsSingle microSD slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMIUSB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC

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
1 J5
Portrait
7.9/10
4.3/10
Street
4.8/10
6.7/10
Travel
4.8/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
2.9/10
Filmmaking
6.9/10
3.2/10
Documentary
6.7/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
5.8/10
4.9/10
Landscape
8.2/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
5.8/10
5.1/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.0/10
Food
7.0/10
4.8/10
Macro
6.6/10
3.4/10
Architecture
8.5/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
5.9/10
3.0/10

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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