GFX or X-Series? A Comparison After Using Both Side by Side

GFX or X-Series? A Comparison After Using Both Side by Side

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Andy Mumford
252 Video Views·Jul 8, 2025

I've had the GFX now for 3 years, and the X Series for 10 years, so after using both extensively for landscape photography here's a look at the advantages, and drawbacks of the system, and what things to consider when deciding if it's right for you.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:26 Image Quality
12:10 Lens Choice
14:30 Weight
16:16 Using the Camera
18:00 Cost
19:31 Conclusion

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Camera & Lens:
Fujifilm X-T5 https://amzn.to/3A1wzWn
Fuji XF55-200mm https://amzn.to/4jegqB4
Fujifilm 16-50mm https://amzn.to/3UzxHe1
Sigma 10-18 f2.8 Contemporary https://amzn.to/42IBpVx
Fujifilm GFX 100S https://amzn.to/39LRQss
Fujifilm GF100-200mm https://amzn.to/3sPmMPx
Fujifilm GF20-35mm https://amzn.to/3ZDtp5i
Fujifilm GF35-70mm https://amzn.to/3Nu9sYF


Tripod:
Leofoto LS-284CL (custom model, and only available in South Africa) https://landscapegear.co.za/collections/leofoto-photo/products/leofoto-ranger-ls-284c-and-lh-30-carbon-fiber-tripod-kit
Really Right Stuff BH-30 Ballhead https://amzn.to/3H8qoSY
Really Right Stuff B2 40 LR Clamp https://reallyrightstuff.com/b240lr/

Backpack
F Stop Lotus CORE Backpack https://fstopgear.com/lotus-4-core-pack-only/
Camera insert (Shallow Medium ICUs) for backpack https://fstopgear.com/shallow-medium-camera-insert/

Filters:
KASE Revolution Magnetic filters https://kasefilters.com/ref/AndyMumford/

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