Fujifilm
GFX ETERNA 55
G-mount large-format cinema camera with a 102MP GFX sensor, 8K recording, variable ND, 12G-SDI, and pro I/O.
$16,499
Released Sep 2025
Fujifilm
GFX100S II
Compact 102MP GFX medium format body with X-Processor 5, 8-stop IBIS, and updated subject detection.
$4,999
Released May 2024
GFX ETERNA 55 is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
GFX ETERNA 55
Wins
GFX100S II
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGFX100S II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BGFX100S II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 400)
- BGFX100S II has lower Weight (883 g vs 2000 g)
- AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Card slots (3 vs 2)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX ETERNA 55
111 × 138 × 177 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
GFX100S II
150 × 104 × 87 mm
883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)
GFX ETERNA 55 is 39mm narrower than GFX100S II but it is also 34mm taller and 90mm thicker.
GFX ETERNA 55 is 1117 g heavier than GFX100S II.
Depth (front-to-back): 177mm GFX ETERNA 55 · 87mm GFX100S II
Sensor size, to scale
GFX ETERNA 55
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
GFX100S II
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GFX ETERNA 55
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.8, 138.2, 176.8
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Card slots
3 vs 2 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Reasons to choose
GFX100S II
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2
ISO min (native)
80 vs 400 — lower is better
Weight
883 g vs 2000 g — lower is better
Internal RAW video
Only GFX100S II supports it
In-body stabilization
Only GFX100S II supports it
Card types
Adds SDXC V90
Codecs
Adds H.264
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 102 MP
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GFX ETERNA 55
Pros
- ✓Large-format 8K cinema capture
- ✓Electronic variable ND
- ✓12G-SDI and GenLock
- ✓F-Log2 / F-Log2 C
Cons
- –Cinema-only body
- –Very expensive
- –Large and heavy
GFX100S II
Pros
- ✓102MP medium format sensor
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓X-Processor 5
- ✓Compact for GFX
Cons
- –Large files
- –Premium price
- –Medium format AF not for sports
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GFX ETERNA 55 or GFX100S II?
GFX100S II scores 6.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for GFX ETERNA 55 — 102MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and GFX100S II?
Both cameras share the same 102 MP resolution.
Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and GFX100S II have in-body image stabilization?
GFX ETERNA 55 does not have IBIS, while gFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and GFX100S II?
GFX ETERNA 55 weighs 2000 g and GFX100S II weighs 883 g, so the GFX100S II is 1117 g lighter.
Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and GFX100S II record 4K video?
GFX ETERNA 55: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GFX ETERNA 55 and GFX100S II weather sealed?
GFX ETERNA 55: Yes. GFX100S II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the GFX ETERNA 55 and 530 shots for the GFX100S II, giving the GFX100S II the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX ETERNA 55 launched at $16,499 and GFX100S II at $4,999. The GFX100S II is $11,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.