Fujifilm GFX100RF Review

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The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a compact, fixed-lens medium format camera with a 102MP sensor and a 35mm f/4 lens (roughly 28mm full-frame equivalent). It blends the spirit of the X100 series with the image quality of the GFX line—giving you massive resolution in a surprisingly portable body.

Build and Handling

It looks and feels like an oversized X100, with classic Fujifilm dials, a solid aluminum build, and full weather sealing when paired with a filter. The controls are familiar: ISO and shutter speed dials, an aperture ring, and a rear aspect ratio switch for quick 65:24 or 1:1 crops. The EVF is bright and crisp, and the camera feels well-balanced in hand—even with the larger sensor.

Lens and Performance

The 35mm f/4 lens is sharp, clean, and distortion-free. No, it won’t give you super shallow depth of field, but medium format still creates a soft, natural separation. Autofocus is solid for stills, especially portraits, though not ideal for fast action. No IBIS means careful technique is needed in low light, but it’s manageable.

Image Quality

The 102MP sensor delivers incredible detail, wide dynamic range, and that signature Fujifilm color. It handles flare well and has very little chromatic aberration or distortion. Cropping is easy with this much resolution—you can shoot wide and still get tight portraits or 50mm-like crops without losing much quality.

Who Is It For?

If you’ve always wanted medium format but found it too bulky or expensive, this is the gateway. It’s perfect for street, travel, environmental portraiture, or documentary work—anywhere you want big sensor quality without the bulk of a full GFX setup. It’s not designed for high-speed action or low-light video, and the lack of interchangeable lenses may be a limitation for some. But for thoughtful, intentional photography, especially where detail and dynamic range matter—it delivers on its promise.

Final Take

The GFX100RF makes medium format feel less like a studio tool and more like a daily shooter. It’s not flashy, but it’s smartly designed, quietly powerful, and surprisingly practical.