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

Close-up view of a ferris wheel against a clear sky, showcasing the cabins and structure.
Classic Chrome · X-Trans V

Elite Chrome

Cool blue hues and strong grain bring a vibrant yet calm atmosphere, ideal for capturing the essence of street and travel photography.

A vintage-style light bulb hanging in a geometric metal frame with a warm glow against a blurred background.
Nostalgic Neg. · X-Trans V

Emulsion '86

Emulsion '86 delivers a warm, faded look with strong grain. Ideal for evocative travel and vintage captures.

A grand palace with a large staircase and palm trees in front, under a cloudy sky.
Eterna · X-Trans V

Eterna Film

Classic cinema aesthetics with warm hues and fine grain. Perfect for dramatic urban and outdoor scenes.

A vibrant indoor walkway adorned with colorful neon signs and a decorative tree.
Eterna Bleach Bypass · X-Trans V

Expired ECN-2-100

Gritty textures and strong grain create a moody, cinematic feel. Perfect for urban street photography.

Silhouetted figures on a bridge overlooking a river at sunset, with city skyline in the background.
Eterna Bleach Bypass · X-Trans IV

Ferrania Solaris FG 400

Strong grain and muted tones enhance faded colours for a cinematic feel. Perfect for gritty urban landscapes.

Two figures walking along a path illuminated by colorful lights in a dark setting.
Nostalgic Neg. · X-Trans V

Fluorescent Night

Grainy textures and a serene glow wrap your scenes in calm. Perfect for ethereal street captures after dark.

A grand architectural building with palm trees in front and a clear sky.
PRO Neg. Hi · X-Trans IV

Fuji Negative

Subdued palette with fine grain and deep shadows. Perfect for serene portraits and studio settings.

Colorful flower arches in a garden filled with blooming flowers.
Classic Negative · X-Trans IV

Fujicolor 100 Gold

Dreamy, nostalgic feel with gentle grain and rich tones. Perfect for moody street and urban captures.

Colorful floral structures resembling castles and mushrooms in a park with people walking.
Classic Negative · X-Trans IV

Fujicolor Analog

Dreamy shadows and subdued colours create a relaxed atmosphere perfect for overcast urban exploration.

A grand white mosque with tall minarets, surrounded by greenery and a wide road in front.
Reala Ace · X-Trans V

Fujicolor Film

Calm hues with subtle grain warm your portraits, transforming skin tones beautifully in everyday scenes.

A person walking through a grassy field with tall palm trees in the background under bright sunlight.
Reala Ace · X-Trans V

Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm

Delicate warmth and softened shadows enhance skin tones. Ideal for calm portraits and daily scenes.

Side mirror of a car reflecting a rocky landscape with mountains in the background under clear skies.
Classic Negative · X-Trans V

Fujicolor Super HG v2

Subtle grain meets balanced colour and strong contrast, ideal for urban exploration.

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.