Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm GFX 50S→Fujifilm GFX 100RF
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the GFX 50S. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the GFX 100RF
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Resolution102MP vs 51MP (+51MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate8fps electronic vs 3fps
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Battery life~490 shots (CIPA) vs ~400 shots (CIPA)
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Generation8 years newer (2025 vs 2017)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | GFX 100RF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Travel | +5.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GFX 50S | GFX 100RF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £5,199 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2025 | ↑ |
| 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 (crop), 4K/60p (crop) — F-Log2 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 8fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~490 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 825g (with battery and card) | 735g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | EVF 0.86× 5.76M-dot — outstanding GFX viewfinder | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fixed GF 35mm f/4 (28mm equivalent in 35mm terms) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slot |
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