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Fujifilm

GFX100S

102MP medium format in a more compact GFX body.

$5,999

Released Jan 2021

vs

Fujifilm

X100V

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

$1,399

Released Feb 2020

GFX100S is 1 year newer.

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Wins

8categories

GFX100S

LandscapePortrait

Wins

3categories

X100V

Sports & ActionTravel

5 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100S wins 3 categories·X100V wins 2 categories
  • AGFX100S has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 2.9 fps)
  • AGFX100S has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 26.1 MP)
  • BX100V has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 5 fps)
  • AGFX100S has higher Max video bit rate (400 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100SX100V
Resolution102 MP26.1 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst5 fps30 fps
4K30 fps30 fps
IBIS6-stopNo
Weight900 g478 g
Battery460 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100S

150 × 104 × 87 mm

900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

GFX100S is 22mm wider, 29mm taller, and 34mm thicker than X100V.

GFX100S is 422 g heavier than X100V.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S · 53mm X100V

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100S

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 caseGFX100SX100V
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
5.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
1.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
4.5Fair
5.0Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100S

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 26.1 MP — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    400 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265

  • In-body stabilization

    Only GFX100S supports it

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100V

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 2.9 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100V supports it

  • Weight

    478 g vs 900 g — lower 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.

GFX100S

Pros

  • 102MP
  • IBIS
  • Medium format quality

Cons

  • Price
  • Slow AF
  • Huge files

X100V

Pros

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

Cons

  • Superseded by X100VI
  • Fixed lens
  • No IBIS

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100S
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
GFX100S
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
-5 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
No
Subject recognition
GFX100S
X100V
Burst (mechanical)
5 fps
11 fps2.2× more
Burst (electronic)
2.9 fps
30 fps10.3× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
23 frames+35%
17 frames
GFX100S
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
GFX100S
X100V
Weight
900 g
478 g−422 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
150 × 104.2 × 87.2 mm
128 × 74.8 × 53.3 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, GFX100S or X100V?

X100V scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX100S — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S and X100V?

GFX100S is 102 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the GFX100S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100S and X100V have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100S has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while x100V does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S or the X100V?

GFX100S reaches 5 fps mechanical. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100S and X100V?

GFX100S weighs 900 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X100V is 422 g lighter.

Do the GFX100S and X100V record 4K video?

GFX100S: 4K up to 30p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.

Are the GFX100S and X100V weather sealed?

GFX100S: Yes. X100V: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 460 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the GFX100S the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100S launched at $5,999 and X100V at $1,399. The X100V is $4,600 less.

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