GFX 100Svs X-E3
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 & 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 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-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Quick take: The gfx 100s has the highest resolution at 102mp; the x-e3 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-E3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £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, FHD/120p | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g (with battery and card) | 337g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm |
| 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 | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II combo slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100S | X-E3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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