Fujifilm
GFX100 II
102MP medium format flagship for studio, fashion, and landscape.
$7,499
Released Sep 2023
Fujifilm
X-E1
Early X-mount EVF body with 16MP X-Trans image quality in a compact shell.
$999
Released Sep 2012
GFX100 II is 11 years newer.
Wins
GFX100 II
Wins
X-E1
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGFX100 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AGFX100 II has higher RAW buffer depth (325 frames vs 8 frames)
- AGFX100 II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- AGFX100 II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 16.3 MP)
- AGFX100 II has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX100 II
152 × 117 × 99 mm
1030 g (2.27 lb / 36.33 oz)
X-E1
129 × 75 × 38 mm
350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
GFX100 II is 23mm wider, 43mm taller, and 60mm thicker than X-E1.
GFX100 II is 680 g heavier than X-E1.
Depth (front-to-back): 99mm GFX100 II · 38mm X-E1
Sensor size, to scale
GFX100 II
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
X-E1
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 mm² area
3.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GFX100 II: mount data unavailable
X-E1
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GFX100 II
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 152.4, 117.4, 98.6
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II, SSD via USB
RAW buffer depth
325 frames vs 8 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
102 MP vs 16.3 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
Reasons to choose
X-E1
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129, 74.9, 38.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
350 g vs 1030 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
6 fps vs 5.3 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
X-E1
Pros
- ✓Classic rendering
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –Very old AF
- –No 4K
- –Low-res rear LCD
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, GFX100 II or X-E1?
GFX100 II scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for X-E1 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX100 II and X-E1?
GFX100 II is 102 MP and X-E1 is 16.3 MP, so the GFX100 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX100 II and X-E1 have in-body image stabilization?
GFX100 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-E1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100 II or the X-E1?
GFX100 II reaches 8 fps mechanical. X-E1 reaches 6 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX100 II and X-E1?
GFX100 II weighs 1030 g and X-E1 weighs 350 g, so the X-E1 is 680 g lighter.
Do the GFX100 II and X-E1 record 4K video?
GFX100 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X-E1: Full HD.
Are the GFX100 II and X-E1 weather sealed?
GFX100 II: Yes. X-E1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 540 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 II and 350 shots for the X-E1, giving the GFX100 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX100 II launched at $7,499 and X-E1 at $999. The X-E1 is $6,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.