GFX 100Svs X-E2
Fujifilm
GFX 100S (2021)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Commercial, portrait & landscape photographers
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Portrait & Landscape Photographers — GFX 100S (2021): 102MP medium-format with IBIS and phase-detect AF at a price that made serious large-format imaging available to a new generation of photographers.
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
Who should buy what
GFX 100S (2021)
- Portrait and commercial photographers who need extraordinary resolution and rendering
- Landscape photographers who want the finest large-format detail in a manageable body
- GFX 50S II users who want to double their resolution with improved AF
- Studio photographers moving up from full-frame who want medium-format colour science
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
Quick take: The gfx 100s has the highest resolution at 102mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable; only the gfx 100s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100S (2021) | X-E2 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £150 |
| 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 | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 7fps |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g (with battery and card) | 350g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II combo slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100S | X-E2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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