Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100S and Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 100S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 100S were released 2021 and Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography was released 2012. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 100S 2021
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography 2012

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 100S is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100S has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm GFX 100S 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 100S has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 100S 102 MP
101756928 pixels
11648 x 8736
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Fujifilm GFX 100S has a 468 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 100S. Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm GFX 100S has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 100S 100-12800
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography 100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 100S
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100S can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography can shoot up to 5,3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100S 5
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography 5,3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 100S and Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 100S weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 19% heavier than Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography and its 755 gr (or 1.66 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100S 900 gr
1.98 lb
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography 755 gr
1.66 lb

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100S and Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Name Fujifilm GFX 100S Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Release Year 2021 2012
Release Date 2021-01-27 2012-04-07
MSRP 5999 USD 1499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 11648 x 8736 pixels 5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels 102 MP 18 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 DIGIC 4
Image
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 7 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 6 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 9
Lens Mount Fujifilm G

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Medium Format
0.79x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 19 mm
50 mm becomes 40 mm
100 mm becomes 79 mm
200 mm becomes 158 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 1040000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD Clear View TFT color LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Frames per second 5 fps 5,3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 13 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Supported (no further information) Yes (Optional)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 460 shots 1100 shots
Width 150 mm 145 mm
Height 104 mm 106 mm
Depth 87 mm 79 mm
Weight 900 gram 755 gram