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Fujifilm

GFX100 II

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

$7,499

Released Sep 2023

vs

Fujifilm

X-E4

Minimalist APS-C rangefinder-style body for street and travel.

$849

Released Jan 2021

GFX100 II is 2.6 years newer.

Wins

10categories

GFX100 II

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

3categories

X-E4

Sports & ActionTravel

5 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100 II wins 4 categories·X-E4 wins 1 categories
  • AGFX100 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AGFX100 II has higher RAW buffer depth (325 frames vs 17 frames)
  • BX-E4 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 5.3 fps)
  • AGFX100 II has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
  • AGFX100 II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 26.1 MP)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100 IIX-E4
Resolution102 MP26.1 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst8 fps30 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight1030 g364 g
Battery540 shots460 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100 II

152 × 117 × 99 mm

1030 g (2.27 lb / 36.33 oz)

X-E4

121 × 73 × 33 mm

364 g (0.80 lb / 12.84 oz)

GFX100 II is 31mm wider, 45mm taller, and 66mm thicker than X-E4.

GFX100 II is 666 g heavier than X-E4.

Depth (front-to-back): 99mm GFX100 II · 33mm X-E4

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100 II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X-E4

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

GFX100 II: mount data unavailable

X-E4

✓ 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-E4
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
5.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
5.0Fair

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 17 frames — higher is better

  • Codecs

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

  • EVF resolution

    9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 26.1 MP — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X-E4

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -5.5 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 121.3, 72.9, 32.7

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 5.3 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    364 g vs 1030 g — lower is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X-E4 supports it

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Burst (mechanical)Both 8 fps
  • EVF refresh rateBoth 120 Hz

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-E4

Pros

  • Compact
  • Affordable
  • Film sims

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Minimal grip
  • No fully articulating screen

Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100 II
X-E4
Resolution
102 MP3.9× more
26.1 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II HS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100 II
X-E4
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
-5.5 EV
-7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
GFX100 II
X-E4
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps
8 fps
Burst (electronic)
5.3 fps
30 fps5.7× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
325 frames19.1× more
17 frames
GFX100 II
X-E4
Max resolution
8K
4K
4K max frame rate
60 fps2× more
30 fps
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps3.6× more
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
F-Log
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
H.264
GFX100 II
X-E4
Weight
1030 g
364 g−666 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
152.4 × 117.4 × 98.6 mm
121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, GFX100 II or X-E4?

GFX100 II scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for X-E4 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100 II and X-E4?

GFX100 II is 102 MP and X-E4 is 26.1 MP, so the GFX100 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100 II and X-E4 have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-E4 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100 II or the X-E4?

GFX100 II reaches 8 fps mechanical. X-E4 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100 II and X-E4?

GFX100 II weighs 1030 g and X-E4 weighs 364 g, so the X-E4 is 666 g lighter.

Do the GFX100 II and X-E4 record 4K video?

GFX100 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X-E4: 4K up to 30p.

Are the GFX100 II and X-E4 weather sealed?

GFX100 II: Yes. X-E4: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 540 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 II and 460 shots for the X-E4, giving the GFX100 II the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100 II launched at $7,499 and X-E4 at $849. The X-E4 is $6,650 less.

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