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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-M1

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Fujifilm X-M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2021
Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced September 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-M1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Fujifilm X-M1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was brought out 7 years later than the Fujifilm X-M1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S grades against the Fujifilm X-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm X-M1 
IntroducedJanuary 2021September 2013More recent by 90 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k920kCrisper display (+1440k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm X-M1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with outside dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-M1 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Fujifilm X-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the Fujifilm X-M1.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm X-M1 is 55 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm X-M1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will offer more detail having its extra 86MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100S provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
97
manual focus
resolution is amazing (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography advice
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
more heavy than others in class (900g)
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
91
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is amazing (102 megapixels)
more heavy than others in class (900 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-M1
93
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (102MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (900 grams)
31
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Fujifilm X-M1
 Fujifilm GFX 100SFujifilm X-M1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Fujifilm X-M1
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2013-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Fujifilm X
Available lenses 13 54
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 460 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Card slots Two Single
Retail cost $5,999 $399