When it comes to digital sensors, you have an array to choose from. You have 1-inch sensors, Foveon, APS-C, APS-H, full frame, and more. However, those who want the best image quality, which also allows them to see the details, often opt for a medium format camera. This device gives many professionals the chance to zoom in and look at all the details, while the color performs a magic of its own. So, today, we take the opportunity to showcase the most sought-after digital medium format cameras, which will make photography a worthwhile experience.
Fujifilm GFX100S
The Fujifilm GFX100S is an ideal camera for anyone who wants that extra megapixel. It features a 102MP 43.8×32.9mm CMOS sensor, X-Processor 4, 5fps continuous shooting, and 6-stop image stabilisation. One can also create 400MP files and record 12-bit ProRes RAW 4K/30p videos. Some of the features we enjoyed include build quality and weather sealing, a great IBIS system, and good autofocus in bright light. The images provide you with “more detail” than you could ever want. Its ISO performance is also good at 6400, while the film simulations are a welcome addition.
Fujifilm GFX50s II
Fujifilm launched GFX50s II, one of the digital medium format cameras that may come at a more enticing price point than 100MP variants. The camera houses a 54.1MP 44x33mm CMOS sensor, an X-Processor 4, 3fps of continuous shooting speed, and 6.5 stops of stabilization (higher than 100S). Instead of 4K, this model only records Full HD videos at 30p. We used the camera for portraits as well, and the results were very pleasing. As we concluded, “The Fujifilm GFX50s II offers beautiful image quality. The film simulations and in-camera skin smoothing transfer to the RAW file, significantly reducing editing time.” It has a smaller built, weather-resistance, and IBIS that makes it an ideal choice for many who would like to shoot slow.
Hasselblad X2D 100c
The Hasselblad X2D 100c is perfect for anyone who only wants to shoot beautiful images. It’s one of the digital medium format cameras that lacks video, making it perfect for serious practitioners. It houses a 100MP 43.8 × 32.9mm CMOS sensor, has 5-axis image stabilization, a built-in 1TB SSD, and 3.3fps of continuous shooting in 14-bit colour depth. You also get a 3.6-inch 2.36-million-dot TFT LCD and up to 294 Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) zones. The image quality is beautiful, the dynamic range is great, and the Phocus software is much better than in the past. The only drawback is autofocus, which is quite slow.
Fujifilm GFX 50R
The GFX 50R is one of the few digital medium format cameras that is not designed to be used in a studio. Like the other GFX50 camera, this one also houses a 43.8×32.9mm 51.4MP CMOS sensor, a 2.36 M-dot touchscreen LCD, 3fps of continuous shooting, and full HD videos at 30fps. The camera is weather-resistant and compact, which also makes it easy to carry around. It offers a reliable autofocus, image quality, and durable ergonomics. As we said, “This is by far Fujifilm’s best camera thus far and I genuinely believe that I’ll be buying one this year.”
Hasselblad 907X CFV 100C
Yet another Hasselblad camera designed for pros. The camera boasts a 100MP BSI CMOS sensor, 1TB in-built storage, a 3.2-inch LCD screen with 2.36MP resolution, 16-bit color, 15 stops of dynamic range, and WiFi. It offers a great experience, is weather resistant, has fast autofocus, and produces excellent images. Plus, it works well with Nikon TTL flash. It is a camera that is perfect for photographers who want to distinguish themselves from the content creator crowd.
