Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-E3→Fujifilm GFX 100RF

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-E3

£300

2017

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 100RF

£5199 (+£4,899)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-E3. 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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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-E3	GFX 100RF
Price	£300	£5,199
Released	2017	2025	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	102MP medium format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution	24MP	102MP	↑
Video	4K/15p, 1080p/60p	4K/30p (crop), 4K/60p (crop) — F-Log2
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF, face detection	Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection
Stabilisation	None	8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps)	8fps electronic
Battery Life	~350 shots (CIPA)	~490 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	337g (body only)	735g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification	EVF 0.86× 5.76M-dot — outstanding GFX viewfinder
Screen	3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fixed GF 35mm f/4 (28mm equivalent in 35mm terms)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slot

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