Fuji Flavours

Sensor generation · 2016

GFX

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

GFX 50R camera body
Resolution
51MP/102MP
Since
2016
Recipes
94

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

ProviaVelviaAstiaClassic ChromeClassic NegativeEternaAcros

Available controls

Dynamic RangeGrain EffectWhite Balance shiftHighlightShadowColourSharpnessNoise Reduction

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 cameras

Recipes for GFX

Three hanging light fixtures in a green-lit room with framed photographs on the walls.
Velvia · X-Trans IV

Beware My Velvia

Intense contrast and deep hues make landscapes captivating. Suited for vibrant outdoor scenes.

A vintage red car with a shiny chrome bumper parked under colorful flags against a clear sky.
Nostalgic Neg. · X-Trans V

California Summer

Sun-soaked tones with a gentle grain finish evoke peaceful summer days. Ideal for capturing vintage travels.

A cityscape featuring a cell tower amidst modern buildings under a cloudy sky.
Eterna Bleach Bypass · X-Trans V

Chrome City

Neutral tones and strong grain craft a distinctive, cinematic urban grit.

Interior view of modern pendant lights hanging from a ceiling with a dark finish and greenery visible outside.
Classic Negative · X-Trans IV

Chrome Slide

Subtle warmth and nostalgia, where muted tones shine in urban settings under overcast skies.

Colorful mural of four women in traditional attire on a wall in a narrow alleyway.
Astia · X-Trans IV

CineStill 400 V2

Gentle grain and soft tones create a vibrant colour palette. Ideal for portraits with an urban backdrop.

Two musicians performing on stage with dramatic lighting and a colorful backdrop.
Eterna · X-Trans V

CineStill 800

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

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Eterna · X-Trans V

Cinematic Film

Embrace a cinematic vibe with rich tones and subtle grain.

A street lamp partially obscured by green foliage against a clear sky.
Classic Negative · X-Trans V

Classic Amber

Amber tones with rich shadows and gentle grain. Ideal for overcast urban settings.

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Acros+G · X-Trans IV

Classic B&W

Timeless Monochrome with Bold Grain and Depth

A person walking through a lush green field with tall grass and palm trees in the background.
Classic Chrome · X-Trans V

Classic Color

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

A cozy indoor cafe scene with a small table, chairs, and a decorative car model near a window showing a parked car.
Classic Chrome · X-Trans IV

Dramatic Classic Chrome

High contrast and intense shadows create a striking urban look. Perfect for street scenes.

Two people walking towards a modern glass building in a historic urban setting.
Reala Ace · X-Trans V

Easy Reala Ace

Balanced colour palette for natural portraits and daily scenes. Ideal for capturing calm moments with a gentle touch.

Key terms

Medium FormatBayer PatternDynamic RangeFilm SimulationsSee the glossary

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The cameras built on the GFX sensor, the film simulations they run, and the other Fujifilm sensor generations.

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Frequently asked questions

Which cameras use the GFX sensor?

The GFX sensor is used in cameras like the GFX 100, GFX 50S, and GFX 50R, offering medium-format quality.

What's special about the GFX sensor?

The GFX sensor is notable for its larger medium-format size, 51MP/102MP resolution, and exceptional image quality with rich detail.

How do GFX recipes work cross-generation?

GFX recipes can be adapted to X-Trans sensors, maintaining most film simulations, though rendering may differ due to sensor size.