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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

X-E2S

Updated X-E2 rangefinder-style body with refreshed controls and 16MP X-Trans sensor.

$699

Launch price

Released Jan 2016

GFX100 II is 7.7 years newer.

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Wins

11categories

GFX100 II

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

2categories

X-E2S

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100 II wins 5 categories·X-E2S wins 0 categories
  • 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

GFX100 IIX-E2S
Resolution102 MP16.3 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,8006,400
Burst8 fps7 fps
4K60 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight1030 g350 g
Battery540 shots350 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

X-E2S

129 × 75 × 37 mm

350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)

GFX100 II is 23mm wider, 43mm taller, and 61mm thicker than X-E2S.

GFX100 II is 680 g heavier than X-E2S.

Depth (front-to-back): 99mm GFX100 II · 37mm X-E2S

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100 II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X-E2S

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-E2S

✓ 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 caseGFX100 IIX-E2S
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
5.5Fair✓ wins
2.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
5.0Fair✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited

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-E2S

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 129, 74.9, 37.2

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    350 g vs 1030 g — lower is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    7 fps vs 5.3 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • EVF refresh rateBoth 120 Hz
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

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-E2S

Pros

  • Compact body
  • Built-in EVF
  • Affordable used

Cons

  • 16MP
  • No 4K
  • Older AF

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100 II
X-E2S
Resolution
102 MP6.3× more
16.3 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II HS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.6 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100 II
X-E2S
Processor
X-Processor 5
EXR Processor II
GFX100 II
X-E2S
ISO min (native)
80−120 less
200
ISO max (native)
12,800+1 stop
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
GFX100 II
X-E2S
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Focal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, GFX100 II or X-E2S?

GFX100 II scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for X-E2S — 8K recording for future-proof footage.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100 II and X-E2S?

GFX100 II is 102 MP and X-E2S is 16.3 MP, so the GFX100 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100 II and X-E2S have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X-E2S does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100 II or the X-E2S?

GFX100 II reaches 8 fps mechanical. X-E2S reaches 7 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100 II and X-E2S?

GFX100 II weighs 1030 g and X-E2S weighs 350 g, so the X-E2S is 680 g lighter.

Do the GFX100 II and X-E2S record 4K video?

GFX100 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X-E2S: Full HD.

Are the GFX100 II and X-E2S weather sealed?

GFX100 II: Yes. X-E2S: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 540 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 II and 350 shots for the X-E2S, giving the GFX100 II the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100 II launched at $7,499 and X-E2S at $699. The X-E2S is $6,800 less.

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