Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X100V→Fujifilm GFX 100

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

You own

Fujifilm

X100V

£1099

2020

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 100

£4999 (+£3,900)

2019

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X100V. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GFX 100

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Resolution

102MP vs 26MP (+76MP)
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Stabilisation

IBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life

~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) vs 350 shots (CIPA)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X100V	GFX 100
Price	£1,099	£4,999
Released	2020	2019	↓
Sensor	APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI	102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution	26MP	102MP	↑
Video	4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos)	4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support
Autofocus	425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF	Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection
Stabilisation	Optical IS	IBIS — up to 5.5 stops
Burst Rate	11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	5fps	↓
Battery Life	350 shots (CIPA)	~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip)	↑
Weight	478g	1,400g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52×	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon	Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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