Category: Medium Format Film Vs. GFX Camera
Medium Format Film vs. GFX Cameras
How does a modern Fujifilm GFX sensor stack up against the legendary medium format film frames that inspired it? This is where we find out. In this section, we put film and digital side by side — same subjects, similar conditions — and let the images speak for themselves.
From the rich tonality of 120 film shot through classic bodies like the Hasselblad 500cm and Pentax 67 to the precision and versatility of the GFX system, each format brings something distinct to the table. We’re comparing everything from resolution and dynamic range to color rendering, grain structure vs. digital noise, and that elusive quality that makes medium format feel different from anything else.
Whether you’re deciding between investing in a GFX system or diving into film, or you’re just curious how decades-old optics hold their own against modern sensors, these comparisons will give you a real-world look at what each format delivers.
Wachusett MountainThis image was shot on Kodak Gold 200 with the Pentax 6×7. I also took a similar pic with the GFX 100s, but like this image more. There’s just something about film. Larger image below: Below is the similar image shot with the Fujifilm GFX 100s and GF 63mm f2.8. I prefer the film colors...
Medium Format Film Vs Fuji GFXThese are 100% crops. The image on the left was shot with the Hasselblad 500cm with Kodak Portra 400 film. The image on the right was shot with the Fujifilm GFX 100s. Lenses were the Zeiss 80mm f2.8 on the Hasselblad, and GF 63mm f2.8 on the GFX 100s. These images were shot on two...