Fujifilm
GFX ETERNA 55
G-mount large-format cinema camera with a 102MP GFX sensor, 8K recording, variable ND, 12G-SDI, and pro I/O.
$16,499
Released Sep 2025
Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Released Feb 2020
GFX ETERNA 55 is 5.6 years newer.
Wins
GFX ETERNA 55
Wins
X100V
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100V has lower Weight (478 g vs 2000 g)
- AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 26.1 MP)
- AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Card slots (3 vs 1)
- BX100V has lower ISO min (native) (160 vs 400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX ETERNA 55
111 × 138 × 177 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
GFX ETERNA 55 is 17mm narrower than X100V but it is also 63mm taller and 124mm thicker.
GFX ETERNA 55 is 1522 g heavier than X100V.
Depth (front-to-back): 177mm GFX ETERNA 55 · 53mm X100V
Sensor size, to scale
GFX ETERNA 55
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
3.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GFX ETERNA 55
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.8, 138.2, 176.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II, SSD via USB
Resolution
102 MP vs 26.1 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Card slots
3 vs 1 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only GFX ETERNA 55 supports it
Reasons to choose
X100V
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -3.7 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
478 g vs 2000 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
160 vs 400 — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GFX ETERNA 55
Pros
- ✓Large-format 8K cinema capture
- ✓Electronic variable ND
- ✓12G-SDI and GenLock
- ✓F-Log2 / F-Log2 C
Cons
- –Cinema-only body
- –Very expensive
- –Large and heavy
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, GFX ETERNA 55 or X100V?
X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for GFX ETERNA 55 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and X100V?
GFX ETERNA 55 is 102 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the GFX ETERNA 55 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and X100V have in-body image stabilization?
GFX ETERNA 55 does not have IBIS, while x100V does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and X100V?
GFX ETERNA 55 weighs 2000 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X100V is 1522 g lighter.
Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and X100V record 4K video?
GFX ETERNA 55: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GFX ETERNA 55 and X100V weather sealed?
GFX ETERNA 55: Yes. X100V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the GFX ETERNA 55 and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the GFX ETERNA 55 the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX ETERNA 55 launched at $16,499 and X100V at $1,399. The X100V is $15,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.