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GFX100RF

Fujifilm

GFX100RF

Fixed-lens 102MP medium format rangefinder-style camera with a 35mm f/4 lens and built-in ND filter.

$4,899

Launch price

Released Mar 2025

vs
Q3

Leica

Q3

Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.

$5,995

Launch price

Released May 2023

GFX100RF is 1.8 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

GFX100RF

Landscape

Wins

4categories

Q3

LandscapePortrait

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100RF wins 2 categories·Q3 wins 3 categories
  • BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 12,800)
  • BQ3 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 3 fps)
  • AGFX100RF has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • AGFX100RF has higher Battery life (CIPA) (820 shots vs 350 shots)
  • BQ3 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100RFQ3
Resolution102 MP60.3 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmFull Frame
ISO max12,800100,000
Burst6 fps15 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight735 g743 g
Battery820 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100RF front view

GFX100RF

134 × 90 × 77 mm

735 g (1.62 lb / 25.93 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Q3 front view

Q3

130 × 80 × 92 mm

743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)

GFX100RF is 16mm thinner than Q3 but it is also 4mm wider and 10mm taller.

GFX100RF is 8 g lighter than Q3.

Depth (front-to-back): 77mm GFX100RF · 92mm Q3

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

GFX100RF back view

GFX100RF

134 × 90 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Q3 back view

Q3

130 × 80 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

GFX100RF top view

GFX100RF

134 × 77 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Q3 top view

Q3

130 × 92 mm

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100RF

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

Q3

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

1.7× 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 caseGFX100RFQ3
Portrait
5.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
5.0Fair✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins
Landscape
6.0Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
5.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins
Vlogging
3.0Limited
3.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100RF

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 133.5, 90.4, 76.5

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike…

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SDXC V90, SSD via USB

  • Codecs

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

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    820 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only GFX100RF supports it

Reasons to choose

Q3

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 130, 80, 92

  • ISO max (native)

    100,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    15 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Face, Eye

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 80 — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds ProRes

Both cameras share

  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • EVF resolutionBoth 5,760,000
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GFX100RF

Pros

  • 102MP medium format image quality
  • Compact fixed-lens GFX design
  • Built-in 4-stop ND
  • High-resolution EVF

Cons

  • Fixed 35mm f/4 lens
  • No IBIS
  • Premium niche camera

Q3

Pros

  • 60MP full-frame
  • Summilux 28mm lens
  • Built like a tank
  • Unique aesthetic

Cons

  • Fixed lens
  • Very expensive
  • No interchangeable system

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100RF
Q3
Resolution
102 MP+69%
60.3 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II
Full-frame BSI CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
36 x 24 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100RF
Q3
Aperture
f/4.0
f/1.7
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
28 mm
28 mm
GFX100RF
Q3
Processor
X-Processor 5
Maestro Series processor with L2 Technology
GFX100RF
Q3
ISO min (native)
80
50−30 less
ISO max (native)
12,800
100,000+3 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
100,000
GFX100RF
Q3
Shutter type
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Electronic + mechanical shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/2000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, GFX100RF or Q3?

Q3 scores 7.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for GFX100RF — 60.3MP — excellent for large prints and crops.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100RF and Q3?

GFX100RF is 102 MP and Q3 is 60.3 MP, so the GFX100RF captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the GFX100RF and Q3?

GFX100RF does not have IBIS, while Q3 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100RF or the Q3?

GFX100RF reaches 6 fps mechanical. Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100RF and Q3?

GFX100RF weighs 735 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the GFX100RF is 8 g lighter.

Do the GFX100RF and Q3 record 4K video?

GFX100RF: 4K up to 30p. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.

Are the GFX100RF and Q3 weather sealed?

GFX100RF: Yes. Q3: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 820 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100RF and 350 shots for the Q3, giving the GFX100RF the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100RF launched at $4,899 and Q3 at $5,995. The GFX100RF is $1,096 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Leica press materials.