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Fujifilm

GFX100

Original 102MP GFX flagship with integrated vertical grip, IBIS, phase-detect AF, and 4K video.

$9,999

Released May 2019

vs

Fujifilm

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Released Feb 2020

X100V is 8 months newer.

Wins

8categories

GFX100

LandscapePortrait

Wins

5categories

X100V

Sports & ActionTravel

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100 wins 3 categories·X100V wins 2 categories
  • AGFX100 has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 5 fps)
  • AGFX100 has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 26.1 MP)
  • BX100V has lower Weight (478 g vs 1400 g)
  • AGFX100 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (800 shots vs 350 shots)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100X100V
Resolution102 MP26.1 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst5 fps30 fps
4K30 fps30 fps
IBIS5.5-stopNo
Weight1400 g478 g
Battery800 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100

156 × 164 × 103 mm

1400 g (3.09 lb / 49.38 oz)

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

GFX100 is 28mm wider, 89mm taller, and 50mm thicker than X100V.

GFX100 is 922 g heavier than X100V.

Depth (front-to-back): 103mm GFX100 · 53mm X100V

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100

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

Use caseGFX100X100V
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
3.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Travel
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
1.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
4.5Fair
5.0Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Face, Eye

  • IBIS effectiveness

    5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 156.2, 163.6, 102.9

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 26.1 MP — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    800 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    400 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265

Reasons to choose

X100V

  • AF low-light limit

    -5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    478 g vs 1400 g — lower is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100V supports it

  • RAW buffer depth

    17 frames vs 14 frames — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 30 fps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GFX100

Pros

  • 102MP medium format sensor
  • Built-in vertical grip
  • IBIS
  • 4K video

Cons

  • Very large body
  • Expensive
  • Older AF generation

X100V

Pros

  • Classic design
  • Leaf shutter
  • Film simulations
  • Proven street camera

Cons

  • Superseded by X100VI
  • Fixed lens
  • No IBIS

Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100
X100V
Resolution
102 MP3.9× more
26.1 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format Bayer CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100
X100V
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-3 EV
-5 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
No
Subject recognition
Human, Face, Eye
GFX100
X100V
Burst (mechanical)
5 fps
11 fps2.2× more
Burst (electronic)
5 fps
30 fps6× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
14 frames
17 frames+21%
GFX100
X100V
Max resolution
4K
4K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
30 fps
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps2× more
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
F-Log
F-Log
Codecs
H.265, H.264
H.264
GFX100
X100V
Weight
1400 g
478 g−922 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9 mm
128 × 74.8 × 53.3 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, GFX100 or X100V?

X100V scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX100 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100 and X100V?

GFX100 is 102 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the GFX100 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100 and X100V have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x100V does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100 or the X100V?

GFX100 reaches 5 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100 and X100V?

GFX100 weighs 1400 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X100V is 922 g lighter.

Do the GFX100 and X100V record 4K video?

GFX100: 4K up to 30p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.

Are the GFX100 and X100V weather sealed?

GFX100: Yes. X100V: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 800 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the GFX100 the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100 launched at $9,999 and X100V at $1,399. The X100V is $8,600 less.

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