Fujifilm GFX 100 Review
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Our editorial take on the Fujifilm GFX 100
The Fujifilm GFX 100 arrived in 2019 as a groundbreaking medium format camera, pairing a 102-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor with in-body stabilization and phase-detect autofocus in a package that aimed to blur the line between studio tool and field shooter. Reviewers praise its image quality across the board: detail is exceptional, noise is low even at higher ISOs, and the color science delivers the signature Fujifilm look with 19 film simulation modes. The 5.5-stop IBIS and hybrid AF system (117 zones) make it more versatile than earlier medium format bodies, and 4K 60p video with 10-bit internal recording and external RAW output add real hybrid appeal.
The trade-offs are substantial. Reviewers consistently note the size and weight (1,400 grams with EVF and accessories), which make it feel unwieldy compared to full-frame bodies. Autofocus and burst shooting (5 fps mechanical, under 3 fps electronic) lag behind what creators expect from modern mirrorless cameras, and the overall handling is described as slow and clunky. The shutter response and operational feel betray the camera's bulk. For studio work, landscapes, or any scenario where resolution and color trump speed, the GFX 100 delivers. For fast-moving subjects or run-and-gun shooting, the compromises are hard to ignore.
- Exceptional 102MP image quality with low noise and rich detail
- Fujifilm's renowned color science and 19 film simulation modes
- 5.5-stop IBIS and phase-detect AF rare in medium format at launch
- Strong video specs: 4K 60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, external RAW support
- Dual card slots (SD UHS-only) with CFexpress Type B option
- Large, heavy, and unwieldy for handheld or travel shooting
- Slow burst rates (5 fps mechanical, 2.9 fps electronic) and sluggish AF response
- Clunky handling and shutter lag detract from shooting experience
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The Fujifilm GFX 100 combines the highest resolution we've ever tested with features such as image stabilization, on-sensor phase detection ...
It is easily the best autofocusing medium format camera available with incredible handheld stability and video features to boot.
This camera has a huge selection of formats in up to 8K resolution, with different image circle coverage and recording codecs.
Photos are incredibly detailed, with the resolving power of 102MP simply incredible. There is so much cropping potential in these photos. When ...
The Fujifilm GFX 100 is a medium-format mirrorless camera with 100 Megapixels, built-in stabilisation, phase-detect autofocus and 4k video.
The images from the Fujifilm GFX100 II lived up to my exceptions with excellent detail, low noise, and when I didn't get it right in camera, ...
Overall. Performance top. The GFX 100 is maddeningly big, slow and klunky. Even the shutter sounds slow and time-delayed, but the high-resolution images make it ...
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Specs
- Battery
- NP-T125 (x2), 800 frames (CIPA)
- Weight Grams
- 1400 g (with battery, memory card, EVF), 1155 g (body only, excluding battery and memory card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 156.2 x 163.6 x 102.9 mm (with EVF)
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy
- Weather Sealing
- Yes
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit 4:2:2
- Raw Video
- External, ProRes RAW or Blackmagic RAW
- Log Profiles
- F-Log, ETERNA
- Internal Codecs
- H.265, H.264, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 LT
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 60p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/120p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 720 Mbps
- Max Recording Time
- Up to 60 min (4K), Up to 80 min (FHD)
- Max Video Resolution
- DCI 8K (8192 x 4320)
- Frame Io C2c
- No
- Dc In Connector
- DC IN 15V (AC-15V optional)
- Raw File Format
- 14-bit or 16-bit RAF
- Sub Lcd Monitor
- 1.80 inch monochrome LCD, 303x230 dots
- Pc Sync Terminal
- Yes
- Rear Sub Monitor
- 2.05 inch monochrome OLED, 256x64 dots
- Operating Humidity
- 10% to 80%
- Video Stabilization
- Digital IS, IS Mode Boost (movie mode only)
- Film Simulation Modes
- 19 modes (PROVIA, Velvia, ASTIA, Classic Chrome, ETERNA, ACROS, etc.)
- Operating Temperature
- -10°C to +40°C
- Pixel Shift Multi Shot
- Yes (High Resolution + Accurate Color)
- Interval Timer Shooting
- Yes
- Remote Release Connector
- 2.5mm
- Sensor Size
- Medium Format (43.8 x 32.9 mm)
- Sensor Type
- BSI CMOS
- Image Processor
- X-Processor 4
- Low Pass Filter
- No
- Effective Megapixels
- 102 MP
- Release Date
- June 2019
- Announced Date
- May 2019
- Launch Price Usd
- $9999
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- ISO 200-12800 (Extended: ISO 25600)
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 100-12800 (Extended: ISO 50, 25600, 51200, 102400)
- Continuous Shooting
- 5 fps mechanical, 2.9 fps electronic
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 60 min to 1/16000 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 60 min to 1/4000 s
- Viewfinder
- 0.5 inch OLED EVF, 5.76 million dots, 0.86x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 3.2 inch tilt-type touchscreen LCD, 2.36 million dots
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Fujifilm G
- Crop Factor
- 0.79x
- Usb
- USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1x1)
- Hdmi
- HDMI Micro connector (Type D)
- Audio Io
- 3.5mm stereo microphone input, 3.5mm stereo headphone output
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
- Card Slots
- 2x SD UHS-II (Slot 1), CFexpress Type B (Slot 2)
- Ibis
- 5-axis, 5.5 stops
- Af Points
- 117 zones
- Af System
- Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF, TTL phase detection AF)
- Subject Detection
- Face detection
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