Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-M5→Fujifilm GFX 100RF

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-M5

£799

2024

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 100RF

£5199 (+£4,400)

2025

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-M5. 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-M5	GFX 100RF
Price	£799	£5,199
Released	2024	2025	↑
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4	102MP medium format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution	26MP	102MP	↑
Video	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p	4K/30p (crop), 4K/60p (crop) — F-Log2
Autofocus	Phase-detect, subject detection AF	Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection
Stabilisation	Digital IS for video	8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	8fps electronic	8fps electronic
Battery Life	~430 shots (CIPA)	~490 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	355g (with battery and card)	735g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	None — rear screen only	EVF 0.86× 5.76M-dot — outstanding GFX viewfinder
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	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-I slot	Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slot

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