Fujifilm’s GFX100RF: Compact Body, Huge Resolution

Fujifilm’s new GFX100RF medium format camera combines a massive 102-megapixel sensor with compact form factor and fixed lens design. Its portability and sensor size position it uniquely among high-resolution cameras.

Coming to you from pal2tech, this detailed video explores the Fujifilm GFX100RF, emphasizing the balance between image quality and convenience. The standout feature is the impressive sensor, boasting 102 megapixels, capable of producing images measuring 11,648 x 8,736 pixels. Despite this immense resolution, the camera maintains a manageable weight of just 735 grams, similar to the popular X-T5. The review highlights the thoughtful ergonomics, with intuitive controls, including a distinctive aspect ratio dial for in-camera JPEG cropping—though raw images retain the full sensor data. This flexibility could be essential for editing and recomposition later on.

The GFX100RF comes paired with a fixed 35mm f/4 lens (28mm equivalent in full-frame terms), which offers excellent sharpness, particularly wide open. Fujifilm has included features such as leaf shutter technology, allowing flash sync speeds up to 1/4,000 of a second—ideal for studio lighting or bright outdoor conditions. However, the fixed lens design means that this camera may not be for everyone; if swapping lenses is a crucial part of your workflow, the GFX100RF could limit your creative options. Still, for general photography and situations where a wide angle prime fits your needs, the quality is impressive, capturing fine detail even under challenging lighting scenarios.

Key Specs

• Sensor: 102MP medium format CMOS (43.8 x 32.9mm)

• Lens: Fixed 35mm f/4 (28mm full-frame equivalent)

• Video: DCI/UHD 4K up to 30 fps in 10-bit 4:2:2 internally

• ISO Range: 80–12,800 (extended 40–102,400 for photos)

• Shutter Speed: Mechanical up to 1/4,000 sec, Electronic up to 1/16,000 sec

• Dual SD UHS-II slots, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C connectivity

• Weather-resistant build, weighing 735g including battery

Beyond still photography, the camera delivers respectable video quality, though it lacks higher-end features such as internal 6K or 8K recording and high-frame-rate slow-motion options. Despite initial skepticism about its digital-only stabilization, Fujifilm has effectively managed to deliver surprisingly steady handheld video, a notable plus given the camera’s medium format credentials.

An interesting observation involves the camera’s handling quirks, particularly with the joystick navigation, which proved somewhat cumbersome during practical use. Yet, these minor issues hardly diminish the camera’s overall appeal, particularly given its exceptional image resolution and dynamic range performance—up to 14 stops, according to Fujifilm’s claims, making this model highly suited for high-detail scenes and extensive post-processing work.

The video is thorough in examining the camera’s performance across different ISO settings, autofocus responsiveness, and lens characteristics. For detailed comparisons and image samples demonstrating these results, you’ll definitely want to watch through to see exactly how this camera performs in practical scenarios.