Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X100V→Fujifilm GFX 50R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the X100V. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the GFX 50R
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Resolution51MP vs 26MP (+25MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | GFX 50R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X100V | GFX 50R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2018 | ↓ |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 51MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | None | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 3fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 478g | 775g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" tilting 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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