Key Takeaways
1. The Fujifilm GFX 100 RF is a compact medium format camera with a sensor size 67% larger than full-frame sensors.
2. It features a simple black exterior, an electronic viewfinder, and dials for shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation, along with a new aspect ratio dial and a crop lever for digital zoom.
3. The official announcement is set for March 20 during the Fujifilm X Summit in Prague, with a launch price expected around $5,000.
4. The camera will include a 100 MP medium format sensor paired with a 35 mm f/4 lens, equivalent to a 28 mm f/3.2 lens in 35 mm format.
5. The lens is likely not interchangeable, which may limit its performance in low-light conditions compared to competitors like the Leica Q3.
After many details leaked about the Fujifilm GFX 100 RF last December, Andrea Pizzini and FujiRumors have now shared the first two images thought to show the compact medium format camera. It is said that the camera will be just a little bigger than the Fujifilm X-Pro 3 or Leica Q3, even though its sensor size is 43.9 x 32.9 mm (~1.7 x 1.3 in), which is 67% larger than a full-frame sensor.
Design and Features
Fujifilm has chosen a fairly simple, black exterior that showcases the typical Fuji style, managing to include an electronic viewfinder within the camera’s small form factor. The camera features specific dials for shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation. A notable new addition is a dial on the back that allows users to choose the aspect ratio when taking pictures. There’s also an interesting “crop lever” that enables users to activate digital zoom.
Official Announcement
In the teaser video shared below, Fujifilm has all but confirmed that the GFX 100 RF will be officially revealed on March 20 during the Fujifilm X Summit in Prague. The expected launch price is around $5,000, and it will come with a 100 MP medium format sensor paired with a 35 mm f/4 lens, which is equivalent to a 28 mm f/3.2 lens in 35 mm format.
Should the rumors hold true, such a slow lens could undermine the advantages of having a larger sensor. For example, the Leica Q3 utilizes a full-frame sensor and a 28 mm f/1.7 lens to produce low-noise images in dim lighting and create a shallow depth of field. The lens on the Fujifilm GFX 100 RF is likely not interchangeable, or at least there doesn’t appear to be a button for that.
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