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Fujifilm GFX 100S — medium format · 2021
Fujifilm

Fujifilm GFX 100S

medium format · 2021

93
/ 100
From $5,999
VS
Fujifilm GFX 100S wins by 3
Sony FX3 — full-frame · 2021
Sony

Sony FX3

full-frame · 2021

90
/ 100
From $3,898
Specdex verdict

Fujifilm GFX 100S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fujifilm GFX 100S lands at 93 and Sony FX3 at 90. That puts Fujifilm GFX 100S ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Fujifilm GFX 100S if…

  • ✓Current-gen AF system
  • ✓Proven lens ecosystem
  • ✓Strong video + stills balance

Pick Sony FX3 if…

  • ✓Current-gen AF system
  • ✓Proven lens ecosystem
  • ✓Strong video + stills balance
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photo

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Compared on the photo sub-score

Fujifilm GFX 100S leads on photo (93 vs 90).

Autofocus

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Fujifilm GFX 100S leads on autofocus (91 vs 88).

Video

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Compared on the video sub-score

Fujifilm GFX 100S leads on video (89 vs 86).

Value for money

Sony FX3

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony FX3 more score per dollar ($3,898 vs $5,999).

Fujifilm GFX 100S 93
vs
90 Sony FX3

Score breakdown

Fujifilm GFX 100S
93
photo 93
video 89
autofocus 91
ergonomics 86
Sony FX3
90
photo 90
video 86
autofocus 88
ergonomics 86

Specs side-by-side

Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Sony FX3 — full spec comparison
Spec Fujifilm GFX 100S Sony FX3
Format
medium format
full-frame
Release year
2021
2021

Fujifilm GFX 100S

Pros
  • +Current-gen AF system
  • +Proven lens ecosystem
  • +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
  • −Body price excludes lens
  • −Heavy for travel (flagship)
  • −Learning curve on menus

Sony FX3

Pros
  • +Current-gen AF system
  • +Proven lens ecosystem
  • +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
  • −Body price excludes lens
  • −Heavy for travel (flagship)
  • −Learning curve on menus

FAQ: Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony FX3

Which is better, Fujifilm GFX 100S or Sony FX3? +

Fujifilm GFX 100S scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Fujifilm GFX 100S worth the price? +

At $5,999, Fujifilm GFX 100S delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in photo.

Is Sony FX3 worth the price? +

At $3,898, Sony FX3 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in photo.

Does Fujifilm GFX 100S or Sony FX3 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photo, Fujifilm GFX 100S or Sony FX3? +

Fujifilm GFX 100S — leads on photo (93 vs 90). Compared on the photo sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Fujifilm GFX 100S or Sony FX3? +

Fujifilm GFX 100S — leads on autofocus (91 vs 88). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.