Fujifilm GFX 100S Comparison Review
The Fujifilm GFX 100S is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that was announced in January 2021 and is equipped with a medium format sensor. It offers a resolution of 101.8 megapixel.
Is the Fujifilm GFX 100S a good camera? The GFX 100S has a Camera Elo of 3031. This very strong rating puts it among the elite group of camera grand masters. The GFX 100S ranks among the top 10 percent of all mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. In terms of its sensor size category (medium format cameras), the GFX 100S ranks among the top 20 percent.
| Fujifilm GFX 100S |
|---|
| Mirrorless system camera |
| Fujifilm G mount lenses |
| 101.8 MP, Medium Format Sensor |
| 4K/30p Video |
| ISO 100 - 12 800 (50 - 102 400) |
| Electronic viewfinder (3690k dots) |
| 3.2 LCD, 2360k dots |
| Fully flexible touchscreen |
| 5 shutter flaps per second |
| In-body stabilization |
| Weathersealed body |
| 460 shots per battery charge |
| 150 x 104 x 87 mm, 900 g |
Read on to find out more about the camera's size, sensor, features, reception by expert reviewers, and how it compares to other digital cameras.
Body comparison with a credit card
An illustration of the physical dimensions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vis-à-vis a credit card is provided in the side-by-side display below. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the Fujifilm GFX 100S alongside a set of similar cameras. If you want to review a particular camera pair side-by-side, just move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible comparisons there.
| Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life |
Weather Sealing |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fujifilm GFX 100S | 150 mm | 104 mm | 87 mm | 900 g | 460 | Y | Jan 2021 | 5,999 | amazon.com | |
| 2. | Canon R3 | 150 mm | 143 mm | 87 mm | 1015 g | 760 | Y | Sep 2021 | 5,999 | amazon.com | |
| 3. | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | 152 mm | 117 mm | 99 mm | 1030 g | 540 | Y | Sep 2023 | 7,499 | amazon.com | |
| 4. | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 150 mm | 104 mm | 87 mm | 900 g | 440 | Y | Sep 2021 | 3,999 | amazon.com | |
| 5. | Fujifilm GFX 100 | 156 mm | 144 mm | 75 mm | 1320 g | 800 | Y | May 2019 | 9,999 | amazon.com | |
| 6. | Fujifilm GFX 50R | 161 mm | 97 mm | 66 mm | 775 g | 400 | Y | Sep 2018 | 4,499 | ebay.com | |
| 7. | Fujifilm GFX 50S | 148 mm | 94 mm | 91 mm | 740 g | 400 | Y | Sep 2016 | 6,499 | ebay.com | |
| 8. | Hasselblad X2D 100C | 149 mm | 106 mm | 75 mm | 895 g | 420 | Y | Sep 2022 | 8,199 | amazon.com | |
| 9. | Hasselblad X1D II | 148 mm | 97 mm | 70 mm | 766 g | .. | Y | Jun 2019 | 5,750 | amazon.com | |
| 10. | Leica SL2 | 146 mm | 107 mm | 42 mm | 953 g | 370 | Y | Nov 2019 | 5,999 | amazon.com | |
| 11. | Sony A1 | 129 mm | 97 mm | 81 mm | 737 g | 530 | Y | Jan 2021 | 6,499 | amazon.com | |
| Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. | |||||||||||
The listed prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The Fujifilm GFX 100S was launched in the US market at a price of $5,999. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.
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Sensor comparison with a 35mm slide
The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
The Fujifilm GFX 100S features a medium format sensor and has a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 0.79. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the Fujifilm GFX 100S among the large-sensor cameras that aim for top notch image quality.
Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of alternative cameras.
| Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Medium Format | 101.8 | 11648 | 8736 | 4K/30p | 25.8 | 14.7 | 3391 | 100 | |
| 2. | Canon R3 | Full Frame | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 6K/60p | 25.0 | 14.7 | 4086 | 96 | |
| 3. | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | Medium Format | 101.8 | 11648 | 8736 | 8K/30p | 25.9 | 15.0 | 3651 | 101 | |
| 4. | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Medium Format | 51.1 | 8256 | 6192 | 1080/30p | 25.9 | 14.8 | 3456 | 100 | |
| 5. | Fujifilm GFX 100 | Medium Format | 101.8 | 11648 | 8736 | 4K/30p | 25.7 | 14.5 | 3227 | 99 | |
| 6. | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Medium Format | 51.1 | 8256 | 6192 | 1080/30p | 25.7 | 14.4 | 3169 | 98 | |
| 7. | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Medium Format | 51.1 | 8256 | 6192 | 1080/30p | 25.4 | 14.1 | 2977 | 96 | |
| 8. | Hasselblad X2D 100C | Medium Format | 102.1 | 11656 | 8762 | none | 25.9 | 14.9 | 3550 | 101 | |
| 9. | Hasselblad X1D II | Medium Format | 51.3 | 8272 | 6200 | 1080/25p | 25.7 | 14.5 | 3234 | 99 | |
| 10. | Leica SL2 | Full Frame | 46.7 | 8368 | 5584 | 4K/60p | 25.3 | 14.3 | 2866 | 95 | |
| 11. | Sony A1 | Full Frame | 49.8 | 8640 | 5760 | 8k/30p | 25.9 | 14.5 | 3163 | 98 | |
| Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age. | |||||||||||
Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The GFX 100S indeed provides movie recording capabilities. The highest resolution format that the GFX 100S can use is 4K/30p.
Feature comparison
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the GFX 100S has an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 3690k dots. The viewfinder offers a field of view of 100% and a magnification of 0.77x. The following tables report on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and comparable cameras.
| Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Max Shutter Speed * |
Max Shutter Flaps * |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fujifilm GFX 100S | 3690 | Y | 3.2 / 2360 | full-flex | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0/s | n | Y | |
| 2. | Canon R3 | 5760 | Y | 3.2 / 4150 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 12.0/s | n | Y | |
| 3. | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | 9440 | Y | 3.2 / 2360 | full-flex | Y | 1/4000s | 8.0/s | n | Y | |
| 4. | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 3690 | Y | 3.2 / 2360 | full-flex | Y | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | n | Y | |
| 5. | Fujifilm GFX 100 | optional | Y | 3.2 / 2360 | full-flex | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0/s | n | Y | |
| 6. | Fujifilm GFX 50R | 3690 | n | 3.2 / 2360 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | n | n | |
| 7. | Fujifilm GFX 50S | optional | Y | 3.2 / 2360 | full-flex | Y | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | n | n | |
| 8. | Hasselblad X2D 100C | 5760 | Y | 3.6 / 2360 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 3.3/s | n | Y | |
| 9. | Hasselblad X1D II | 3690 | n | 3.6 / 2360 | fixed | Y | 1/2000s | 2.7/s | n | n | |
| 10. | Leica SL2 | 5760 | Y | 3.2 / 2100 | fixed | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
| 11. | Sony A1 | 9437 | n | 3.0 / 1440 | tilting | Y | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | Y | |
| Notes: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. | |||||||||||
The LCD screen on the Fujifilm GFX 100S is flexibly attached to the body. In particular, the LCD is multi-hinged and can be tilted both vertically and horizontally to enable odd-angle shots in landscape and portrait orientation. The LCD thereby offers a lot of flexibility to adjust and use the rear screen in a diverse set of situations.
One useful feature of the GFX 100S is a presence of a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.
Connection comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
| Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Mic / Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Port |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Y | stereo / mono | Y | Y | micro | 3.2 | Y | - | Y | |
| 2. | Canon R3 | Y | stereo / mono | Y | Y | micro | 3.2 | Y | - | Y | |
| 3. | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | Y | stereo / mono | Y | Y | full | 3.2 | Y | - | Y | |
| 4. | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Y | stereo / mono | Y | Y | micro | 3.2 | Y | - | - | |
| 5. | Fujifilm GFX 100 | Y | stereo / mono | Y | Y | micro | 3.1 | Y | - | Y | |
| 6. | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Y | stereo / mono | Y | Y | micro | 3.0 | Y | - | Y | |
| 7. | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Y | stereo / mono | Y | Y | micro | 3.0 | Y | - | - | |
| 8. | Hasselblad X2D 100C | Y | stereo / mono | - | - | - | 3.2 | Y | - | - | |
| 9. | Hasselblad X1D II | Y | stereo / mono | Y | Y | - | 3.0 | Y | - | - | |
| 10. | Leica SL2 | Y | stereo / mono | Y | Y | full | 3.1 | Y | - | Y | |
| 11. | Sony A1 | Y | stereo / mono | Y | Y | full | 3.2 | Y | - | Y |
It is notable that the GFX 100S has a microphone port. Such an external microphone input can help to substantially improve the quality of audio recordings when a good external microphone is used.
Further information on the features and operation of the GFX 100S can be found in the free online Fujifilm GFX 100S Manual or on the Fujifilm support site.
Expert reviews
While the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the GFX 100S handle or perform in practice. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased. This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The following table reports the overall rankings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]).
| Camera Model |
AP score |
CL score |
DCW score |
DPR score |
EPZ score |
PB score |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fujifilm GFX 100S | 5/5 | + + | 5/5 | 90/100 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Jan 2021 | 5,999 | amazon.com | |
| 2. | Canon R3 | 5/5 | o | 4.5/5 | .. | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2021 | 5,999 | amazon.com | |
| 3. | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Sep 2023 | 7,499 | amazon.com | |
| 4. | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 5/5 | .. | 5/5 | 87/100 | .. | 5/5 | Sep 2021 | 3,999 | amazon.com | |
| 5. | Fujifilm GFX 100 | 4.5/5 | + + | 4.8/5 | 90/100 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | May 2019 | 9,999 | amazon.com | |
| 6. | Fujifilm GFX 50R | 5/5 | .. | 5/5 | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2018 | 4,499 | ebay.com | |
| 7. | Fujifilm GFX 50S | .. | .. | 4.5/5 | 85/100 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2016 | 6,499 | ebay.com | |
| 8. | Hasselblad X2D 100C | 4/5 | .. | 5/5 | .. | .. | .. | Sep 2022 | 8,199 | amazon.com | |
| 9. | Hasselblad X1D II | .. | .. | 4/5 | .. | 4/5 | 4/5 | Jun 2019 | 5,750 | amazon.com | |
| 10. | Leica SL2 | 4/5 | .. | 4.5/5 | .. | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | Nov 2019 | 5,999 | amazon.com | |
| 11. | Sony A1 | 5/5 | o | 4.5/5 | 93/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Jan 2021 | 6,499 | amazon.com | |
| Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available. | |||||||||||
The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.
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Fujifilm GFX 100S FAQ
Below are some additional questions and answers concerning some particular features of the GFX 100S.
What is the technology behind the imaging sensor in the Fujifilm GFX 100S?
The camera has a BSI-CMOS (Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensor at its core.
Which image processing chip is used in the Fujifilm GFX 100S to convert the raw signal into an image file and perform noise reduction and image sharpening?
Fujifilm equipped the GFX 100S with the X-Processor 4 image processor.
What is the ISO sensitivity range of the Fujifilm GFX 100S?
The camera has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800, which can be extended to ISO 50-102400.
What is the life expectancy of the shutter in the Fujifilm GFX 100S?
Fujifilm does not publish a shutter rating for the GFX 100S. Yet, shutters in comparable cameras from other manufacturers are said to be good for at least 200 000 actuations. It should be noted, though, that this number represents a Mean Time before Failure. The shutter might fail earlier, or it might last longer. Anyway, in order to exhaust an expected shutter life of 200 000 shots over, say, three years, one would have to take about 200 pictures each and every day.
How do I find the shutter count on my Fujifilm GFX 100S?
Fujifilm embeds the number of shutter actuations in image metadata. You can check the number of shots that your GFX 100S has taken up to now by uploading a recent image to the free online shutter count finder app.
Is completely silent shooting possible with the Fujifilm GFX 100S?
The camera has an electronic shutter option, so that it is indeed feasible to capture images without any shutter noise.
Do I need to purchase an external camera trigger to shoot time-lapse sequences with the Fujifilm GFX 100S?
No, the Fujifilm GFX 100S has an intervalometer built-in, so that low frequency shooting (for example, flower blooming, sunset, moon rise) can be undertaken without the need to purchase a separate external intervalometer and related software.
Is it difficult to use manual focus lenses with the Fujifilm GFX 100S?
The GFX 100S offers focus peaking as a manual focus aid. This feature works by placing a colored highlight on in-focus zones within the image.
Does the Fujifilm GFX 100S feature an autofocus assist light?
Yes, the camera has a lamp built-in that can illuminate the subject and improve autofocus in low-light settings.
What is the fastest shutter speed that can be used with the Fujifilm GFX 100S for flash photography?
The GFX 100S's flash sync speed is 1/125 sec.
Does the Fujifilm GFX 100S support the Ultra High Speed (UHS) bus interface for SD cards?
Yes, the camera can indeed use UHS-II cards, which provide for data transfer speed of up to 312 MB/s, in both of its card slots.
Camera to camera comparisons
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| Camera Model | Fujifilm GFX 100S | |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | |
| Camera Lens | Fujifilm G mount lenses | |
| Launch Date | January 2021 | |
| Launch Price | USD 5 999 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Technology | BSI-CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | Medium Format Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 43.8 x 32.9 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 1 441 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 54.8 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 0.79x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 101.8 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 11 648 x 8 736 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 3.76 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 7.06 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | no AA filter | |
| Movie Capability | 4K/30p Video | |
| ISO Setting | 100 - 12 800 ISO | |
| ISO Boost | 50 - 102 400 ISO | |
| Image Processor | X-Processor 4 | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.77x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3690k dots | |
| Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.2 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 2360k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Fully flexible screen | |
| V-logging Friendliness | No front-flip | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Focus System | On-Sensor Phase-detect | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 5 shutter flaps/s | |
| Shutter Life Expectancy | 200 000 actuations | |
| Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
| Image Stabilization | In-body stabilization | |
| Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | |
| Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
| Single or Dual Card Slots | Dual card slots | |
| UHS card support | Dual UHS-II | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | Hotshoe | |
| Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | |
| USB Connector | USB 3.2 | |
| HDMI Port | micro HDMI | |
| Microphone Port | External MIC port | |
| Headphone Socket | Headphone port | |
| Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
| Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | |
| Battery Type | NP-W235 power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 460 shots per charge | |
| In-Camera Charging | USB charging | |
| Body Dimensions |
150 x 104 x 87 mm (5.9 x 4.1 x 3.4 in) |
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| Camera Weight | 900 g (31.7 oz) | |
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