Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm GFX 100→Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the GFX 100. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the GFX ETERNA 55
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Generation6 years newer (2025 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | GFX 100 | GFX ETERNA 55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GFX 100 | GFX ETERNA 55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 used | £13,999 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | — | |
| Resolution | 102MP | — | |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | — | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | — | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | — | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | — | |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | — | |
| Weight | 1400g (with battery and card) | — | |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | — | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | — | |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm G | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | — |
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