Fujifilm
GFX 50R
Rangefinder-style medium format body with 51.4MP and classic Fujifilm ergonomics.
$4,499
Released Sep 2018
Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Released Feb 2020
X100V is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
GFX 50R
Wins
X100V
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 3 fps)
- BX100V has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- BX100V has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 3 fps)
- BX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 117)
- AGFX 50R has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX 50R
161 × 97 × 66 mm
775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz)
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
GFX 50R is 33mm wider, 22mm taller, and 13mm thicker than X100V.
GFX 50R is 297 g heavier than X100V.
Depth (front-to-back): 66mm GFX 50R · 53mm X100V
Sensor size, to scale
GFX 50R
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 50R
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 160.7, 96.5, 66.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only GFX 50R supports it
Resolution
51.4 MP vs 26.1 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
400 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.77 × vs 0.66 × — 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 3 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
425 vs 117 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only X100V supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 3,690,000
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GFX 50R
Pros
- ✓51MP medium format
- ✓Rangefinder style
- ✓Film simulations
Cons
- –Slow AF
- –Large files
- –Bulky lenses
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, GFX 50R or X100V?
X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX 50R — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX 50R and X100V?
GFX 50R is 51.4 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the GFX 50R captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX 50R and X100V have in-body image stabilization?
GFX 50R does not have IBIS, while x100V does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX 50R or the X100V?
GFX 50R reaches 3 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX 50R and X100V?
GFX 50R weighs 775 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X100V is 297 g lighter.
Do the GFX 50R and X100V record 4K video?
GFX 50R: Full HD. X100V: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GFX 50R and X100V weather sealed?
GFX 50R: Yes. X100V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the GFX 50R and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the GFX 50R the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX 50R launched at $4,499 and X100V at $1,399. The X100V is $3,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.