GFX 100Svs Q
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 & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The gfx 100s has the highest resolution at 102mp; the q is the most affordable; only the gfx 100s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100S (2021) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g (with battery and card) | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II combo slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100S | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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