Sensor generation · 2016
GFX
Unleash the potential of medium-format with the GFX Bayer CMOS Sensor.

In short
The GFX Bayer CMOS Sensor is found in GFX cameras like the GFX 100 and GFX 50S. It supports many film simulations, offering unparalleled detail and dynamic range.
The complete toolkit
The GFX Bayer CMOS Sensor, introduced by Fujifilm in 2016, represents a leap into medium-format digital photography. With its 51MP and 102MP resolution variants, this sensor offers a significant increase in surface area over full-frame sensors, measuring 43.8×32.9mm. This increased size provides an expansive dynamic range and remarkable detail capture, making it particularly favoured for studio, landscape, and portrait photography. Cameras such as the GFX 100 and GFX 50S utilise this sensor, celebrated for its ability to render images with superb colour accuracy and depth. Photographers deeply appreciate the GFX sensor’s capacity to transform scenes with extraordinary tonal richness and subtlety.
The GFX generation supports a wide array of film simulations, sharing many with X-Trans bodies. This includes Classic Chrome, Classic Negative, and Eterna, among others. Recipes can be adapted across generations, but the unique characteristics of the larger sensor may lead to subtle differences in rendering. When creating or adapting recipes, consider the increased dynamic range and resolution that the GFX sensor provides.
Recipes from the GFX sensor can be adapted to X-Trans sensors, though differences in sensor size may affect rendering. Most film simulations carry over, but the unique GFX sensor characteristics can alter the final look.
The GFX sensor offers larger sensor size and higher resolution compared to other Fujifilm generations, providing superior image quality.
Film simulations
Available controls
Strengths & limitations
What it nails
- Exceptional detail and dynamic range
- Supports high-resolution imaging
- Wide selection of film simulations
- Ideal for fine art photography
- Large sensor size enhances quality
What to watch
- Larger size, less portable
- Higher cost
- May not support latest features
Bodies on this sensor
All camerasRecipes for GFX

Hard Light Chrome
High contrast and intense shadows create a striking urban look. Perfect for street scenes.
PremiumFaded Agfa Green
Dreamy tones and textured grain evoke vintage nostalgia. Perfect for urban street and travel photography.
PremiumHigh Contrast Roll
Deep monochrome tones and pronounced grain evoke nostalgia. Ideal for minimalist urban architecture.

Warm Amber
Strong grain with a warm colour cast evokes dreamy nostalgia, perfect for capturing serene portraiture.

Soft Chrome Roll
Classic film feel with strong grain and vivid colours. Ideal for capturing urban architecture or warm interior scenes.

Old Classic Color
Classic Chrome offers nostalgic warmth with gentle grain. Evoke calm in your travel and street photography.

Astia Reverie
Natural tones with gentle contrast and subdued grain. Perfect for calm, warm portraits in rural settings.

Portra Sol Chrome
Subtle tones with deep shadows create a tranquil warmth, ideal for street and travel scenes.

Night Studio Tone
Dreamlike portraits emerge with soft highlights and moody blue hues throughout.
PremiumTungsten Clean Frame
Gentle grain and soft tones create a vibrant colour palette. Ideal for portraits with an urban backdrop.

Muted Halo Stock
Large, textured grain with a cool, balanced colour cast lends a dreamy quality to indoor and night scenes.

Velvia Punch
Intense contrast and deep hues make landscapes captivating. Suited for vibrant outdoor scenes.
Key terms
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The cameras built on the GFX sensor, the film simulations they run, and the other Fujifilm sensor generations.


