Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm GFX 50R→Fujifilm GFX 100S

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

GFX 50R

£1999

2018

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 100S

£3999 (+£2,000)

2021

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GFX 50R. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GFX 100S

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Full spec comparison

Spec	GFX 50R	GFX 100S
Price	£1,999	£3,999
Released	2018	2021	↑
Sensor	51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)	102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution	51MP	102MP	↑
Video	1080p/30p	4K/30p, FHD/120p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF, face detection	Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection
Stabilisation	None	IBIS — up to 6 stops
Burst Rate	3fps	5fps	↑
Battery Life	~400 shots (CIPA)	~460 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	775g (with battery and card)	900g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	3.2" tilting touchscreen	3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)	Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II combo slot

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