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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

vs

Fujifilm

X-H2

40MP APS-C hybrid with 8K video and pro stills resolution.

$1,999

Released Sep 2022

GFX ETERNA 55 is 3 years newer.

Wins

2categories

GFX ETERNA 55

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

5categories

X-H2

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

5 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

GFX ETERNA 55 wins 2 categories·X-H2 wins 3 categories
  • BX-H2 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX-H2 has lower ISO min (native) (125 vs 400)
  • BX-H2 has lower Weight (660 g vs 2000 g)
  • AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 40.2 MP)
  • AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Card slots (3 vs 2)

Key specs at a glance

GFX ETERNA 55X-H2
Resolution102 MP40.2 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNo7-stop
Weight2000 g660 g
Battery520 shots540 shots
Burst20 fps

Size and weight, to scale

GFX ETERNA 55

111 × 138 × 177 mm

2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)

X-H2

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

GFX ETERNA 55 is 26mm narrower than X-H2 but it is also 45mm taller and 92mm thicker.

GFX ETERNA 55 is 1340 g heavier than X-H2.

Depth (front-to-back): 177mm GFX ETERNA 55 · 85mm X-H2

Sensor size, to scale

GFX ETERNA 55

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X-H2

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

3.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

GFX ETERNA 55: mount data unavailable

X-H2

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseGFX ETERNA 55X-H2
Portrait
5.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
6.0Good
6.5Good✓ wins
Travel
4.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX ETERNA 55

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 110.8, 138.2, 176.8

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 40.2 MP — higher is better

  • Card slots

    3 vs 2 — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SSD via USB

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face

Reasons to choose

X-H2

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -3.7 EV — lower is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6

  • ISO min (native)

    125 vs 400 — lower is better

  • Weight

    660 g vs 2000 g — lower is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X-H2 supports it

  • Internal RAW video

    Only X-H2 supports it

  • In-body stabilization

    Only X-H2 supports it

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps

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

X-H2

Pros

  • 40MP APS-C
  • 8K video
  • IBIS

Cons

  • APS-C
  • Large files
  • Complex video modes

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX ETERNA 55
X-H2
Resolution
102 MP2.5× more
40.2 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II HS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX ETERNA 55
X-H2
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-3.7 EV
-7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Face, Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
GFX ETERNA 55
X-H2
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps
Burst (electronic)
20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
202 frames
GFX ETERNA 55
X-H2
Max resolution
8K
8K
4K max frame rate
60 fps
60 fps
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps
720 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
Yes
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2 / F-Log2 C / HLG
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
GFX ETERNA 55
X-H2
Weight
2000 g
660 g−1,340 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
110.8 × 138.2 × 176.8 mm
136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, GFX ETERNA 55 or X-H2?

X-H2 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for GFX ETERNA 55 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and X-H2?

GFX ETERNA 55 is 102 MP and X-H2 is 40.2 MP, so the GFX ETERNA 55 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and X-H2 have in-body image stabilization?

GFX ETERNA 55 does not have IBIS, while x-H2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

What's the weight difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and X-H2?

GFX ETERNA 55 weighs 2000 g and X-H2 weighs 660 g, so the X-H2 is 1340 g lighter.

Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and X-H2 record 4K video?

GFX ETERNA 55: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X-H2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.

Are the GFX ETERNA 55 and X-H2 weather sealed?

GFX ETERNA 55: Yes. X-H2: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the GFX ETERNA 55 and 540 shots for the X-H2, giving the X-H2 the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX ETERNA 55 launched at $16,499 and X-H2 at $1,999. The X-H2 is $14,500 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.