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
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Hasselblad
X2D II 100C
Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.
$8,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
GFX ETERNA 55
Wins
X2D II 100C
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX2D II 100C has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BX2D II 100C has lower ISO min (native) (64 vs 400)
- AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AGFX ETERNA 55 has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 117)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGFX ETERNA 55
111 × 138 × 177 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X2D II 100C
150 × 104 × 77 mm
895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
GFX ETERNA 55 is 39mm narrower than X2D II 100C but it is also 34mm taller and 100mm thicker.
GFX ETERNA 55 is 1105 g heavier than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 177mm GFX ETERNA 55 · 77mm X2D II 100C
Sensor size, to scale
GFX ETERNA 55
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
X2D II 100C
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
AF low-light limit
-3.7 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.8, 138.2, 176.8
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
AF points / zones
425 vs 117 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike…
Card slots
3 vs 2 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SSD via USB
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104, 77
ISO min (native)
64 vs 400 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Weight
895 g vs 2000 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X2D II 100C supports it
Codecs
Adds H.264
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 520 shots
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
X2D II 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓7-stop IBIS
- ✓Faster AF than X2D
- ✓Stunning color science
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files
- –Not for action
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GFX ETERNA 55 or X2D II 100C?
X2D II 100C scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for GFX ETERNA 55 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and X2D II 100C?
GFX ETERNA 55 is 102 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the GFX ETERNA 55 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
GFX ETERNA 55 does not have IBIS, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the GFX ETERNA 55 and X2D II 100C?
GFX ETERNA 55 weighs 2000 g and X2D II 100C weighs 895 g, so the X2D II 100C is 1105 g lighter.
Do the GFX ETERNA 55 and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
GFX ETERNA 55: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GFX ETERNA 55 and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
GFX ETERNA 55: Yes. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the GFX ETERNA 55 and 520 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the X2D II 100C the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX ETERNA 55 launched at $16,499 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The X2D II 100C is $8,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.