GFX 100Svs X-S20
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.
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
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-S20 (2023)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
- Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
- X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
- Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials
Quick take: The gfx 100s has the highest resolution at 102mp; the x-s20 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-S20 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £849 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~750 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g (with battery and card) | 491g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| 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-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100S | X-S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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