GFX 100RFvs X-E3
Fujifilm
GFX 100RF (2025)
Starting from £5199 new
Best for Landscape, travel & street photography at medium format quality
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Travel & Street Photography At Medium Format Quality — GFX 100RF (2025): The world's first medium format compact — 102MP, 28mm, and all 20 Fujifilm film simulations in a fixed-lens body.
Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
Who should buy what
GFX 100RF (2025)
- Landscape photographers who want medium format resolution without a system of interchangeable lenses
- Leica Q3 owners who want a step up in resolution to 102MP medium format
- Fujifilm GFX users who want a compact fixed-lens body for travel alongside their system lenses
- Photographers who want the ultimate image quality in a jacket-pocketable form factor
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Quick take: The gfx 100rf has the highest resolution at 102mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable; only the gfx 100rf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100RF (2025) | X-E3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,199 | £300 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (crop), 4K/60p (crop) — F-Log2 | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) |
| Battery Life | ~490 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 735g body only | 337g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 159.0 × 90.4 × 59.0mm | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.86× 5.76M-dot — outstanding GFX viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed GF 35mm f/4 (28mm equivalent in 35mm terms) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100RF | X-E3 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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