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Fujifilm

GFX100 II

102MP medium format flagship for studio, fashion, and landscape.

$7,499

Launch price

Released Sep 2023

vs

Fujifilm

instax WIDE Evo

Hybrid instant camera that prints Instax Wide photos and saves digital copies with film simulations.

$249

Launch price

Released Dec 2021

GFX100 II is 1.8 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

GFX100 II

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

5categories

instax WIDE Evo

WildlifeVlogging

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100 II wins 4 categories·instax WIDE Evo wins 1 categories
  • AGFX100 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AGFX100 II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 16 MP)
  • AGFX100 II has higher RAW buffer depth (325 frames vs 60 frames)
  • AGFX100 II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • Binstax WIDE Evo has lower Weight (285 g vs 1030 g)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100 IIinstax WIDE Evo
Resolution102 MP16 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80025,600
Burst8 fps11 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight1030 g285 g
Battery540 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100 II

152 × 117 × 99 mm

1030 g (2.27 lb / 36.33 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

instax WIDE Evo

160 × 121 × 36 mm

285 g (0.63 lb / 10.05 oz)

GFX100 II is 8mm narrower and 4mm shorter than instax WIDE Evo but it is also 63mm thicker.

GFX100 II is 745 g heavier than instax WIDE Evo.

Depth (front-to-back): 99mm GFX100 II · 36mm instax WIDE Evo

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100 II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

instax WIDE Evo

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

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

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseGFX100 IIinstax WIDE Evo
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100 II

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 152.4, 117.4, 98.6

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    325 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SSD via USB

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT

Reasons to choose

instax WIDE Evo

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -5.5 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 160, 121, 36

  • Weight

    285 g vs 1030 g — lower is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    11 fps vs 5.3 fps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Vehicle

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 540 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GFX100 II

Pros

  • 102MP medium format
  • Stunning detail
  • Pro video

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Large files
  • Slow operation feel

instax WIDE Evo

Pros

  • Instant + digital hybrid
  • Instax Wide format
  • Film simulation modes
  • Fun and social

Cons

  • Not for serious photography
  • Film cost
  • Fixed lens

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100 II
instax WIDE Evo
Resolution
102 MP6.4× more
16 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II HS
Instax Wide digital
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.5 × 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100 II
instax WIDE Evo
Processor
X-Processor 5
X-Processor 5
GFX100 II
instax WIDE Evo
ISO min (native)
80−20 less
100
ISO max (native)
12,800
25,600+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
GFX100 II
instax WIDE Evo
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, GFX100 II or instax WIDE Evo?

GFX100 II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for instax WIDE Evo — 102MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100 II and instax WIDE Evo?

GFX100 II is 102 MP and instax WIDE Evo is 16 MP, so the GFX100 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100 II and instax WIDE Evo have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while instax WIDE Evo does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100 II or the instax WIDE Evo?

GFX100 II reaches 8 fps mechanical. instax WIDE Evo reaches 11 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100 II and instax WIDE Evo?

GFX100 II weighs 1030 g and instax WIDE Evo weighs 285 g, so the instax WIDE Evo is 745 g lighter.

Do the GFX100 II and instax WIDE Evo record 4K video?

GFX100 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. instax WIDE Evo: 4K up to 60p.

Are the GFX100 II and instax WIDE Evo weather sealed?

GFX100 II: Yes. instax WIDE Evo: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 540 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 II and 640 shots for the instax WIDE Evo, giving the instax WIDE Evo the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100 II launched at $7,499 and instax WIDE Evo at $249. The instax WIDE Evo is $7,250 less.

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