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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

vs

Hasselblad

X2D 100C

100MP medium format with 5-axis IBIS and Hasselblad color.

$8,199

Released Jun 2022

GFX ETERNA 55 is 3.2 years newer.

Wins

5categories

GFX ETERNA 55

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

4categories

X2D 100C

WildlifeLandscape

3 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

GFX ETERNA 55 wins 2 categories·X2D 100C wins 3 categories
  • BX2D 100C has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX2D 100C has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 400)
  • AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • BX2D 100C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
  • AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 117)

Key specs at a glance

GFX ETERNA 55X2D 100C
Resolution102 MP100 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mm43.8 × 32.9 mm
ISO max12,80051,200
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNo8-stop
Weight2000 g720 g
Battery520 shots520 shots
Burst30 fps

Size and weight, to scale

GFX ETERNA 55

111 × 138 × 177 mm

2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)

X2D 100C

138 × 98 × 88 mm

720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

GFX ETERNA 55 is 27mm narrower than X2D 100C but it is also 40mm taller and 89mm thicker.

GFX ETERNA 55 is 1280 g heavier than X2D 100C.

Depth (front-to-back): 177mm GFX ETERNA 55 · 88mm X2D 100C

Sensor size, to scale

GFX ETERNA 55

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X2D 100C

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseGFX ETERNA 55X2D 100C
Portrait
5.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Landscape
6.0Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Travel
4.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX ETERNA 55

  • AF low-light limit

    -3.7 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 110.8, 138.2, 176.8

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT

  • AF points / zones

    425 vs 117 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike…

  • Card slots

    3 vs 2 — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SSD via USB

Reasons to choose

X2D 100C

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138, 98, 88

  • ISO min (native)

    64 vs 400 — lower is better

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Weight

    720 g vs 2000 g — lower is better

  • AA filter

    Only X2D 100C supports it

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Vehicle

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X2D 100C supports it

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Battery life (CIPA)Both 520 shots

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

X2D 100C

Pros

  • 100MP medium format
  • IBIS
  • Stunning files

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Slow operation
  • Limited lens line

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX ETERNA 55
X2D 100C
Resolution
102 MP+2%
100 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II HS
Medium Format CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
43.8 × 32.9 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
GFX ETERNA 55
X2D 100C
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Contrast-detect AF
AF points / zones
4253.6× more
117
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-3.7 EV
-2 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Face, Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle
GFX ETERNA 55
X2D 100C
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps
Burst (electronic)
30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
200 frames
GFX ETERNA 55
X2D 100C
Max resolution
8K
4K UHD
4K max frame rate
60 fps
60 fps
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps4.8× more
150 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2 / F-Log2 C / HLG
Standard profiles
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265
H.265, H.264
GFX ETERNA 55
X2D 100C
Weight
2000 g
720 g−1,280 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
110.8 × 138.2 × 176.8 mm
138 × 98 × 88 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, GFX ETERNA 55 or X2D 100C?

X2D 100C scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for GFX ETERNA 55 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and X2D 100C?

GFX ETERNA 55 is 102 MP and X2D 100C is 100 MP, so the GFX ETERNA 55 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and X2D 100C have in-body image stabilization?

GFX ETERNA 55 does not have IBIS, while x2D 100C has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

What's the weight difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and X2D 100C?

GFX ETERNA 55 weighs 2000 g and X2D 100C weighs 720 g, so the X2D 100C is 1280 g lighter.

Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and X2D 100C record 4K video?

GFX ETERNA 55: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X2D 100C: 4K up to 60p.

Are the GFX ETERNA 55 and X2D 100C weather sealed?

GFX ETERNA 55: Yes. X2D 100C: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the GFX ETERNA 55 and 520 shots for the X2D 100C, giving the X2D 100C the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX ETERNA 55 launched at $16,499 and X2D 100C at $8,199. The X2D 100C is $8,300 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.