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Fujifilm

GFX100 II

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

$7,499

Released Sep 2023

vs

Fujifilm

X-H2S

Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.

$2,499

Released May 2022

GFX100 II is 1.3 years newer.

Wins

6categories

GFX100 II

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

6categories

X-H2S

WildlifeSports & Action

6 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100 II wins 2 categories·X-H2S wins 3 categories
  • BX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5.3 fps)
  • AGFX100 II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 26.16 MP)
  • AGFX100 II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 160)
  • BX-H2S has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
  • BX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 8 fps)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100 IIX-H2S
Resolution102 MP26.16 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst8 fps40 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBIS8-stop7-stop
Weight1030 g660 g
Battery540 shots580 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100 II

152 × 117 × 99 mm

1030 g (2.27 lb / 36.33 oz)

X-H2S

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

GFX100 II is 16mm wider, 25mm taller, and 14mm thicker than X-H2S.

GFX100 II is 370 g heavier than X-H2S.

Depth (front-to-back): 99mm GFX100 II · 85mm X-H2S

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100 II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X-H2S

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-H2S

✓ 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-H2S
Portrait
6.0Good
6.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100 II

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 152.4, 117.4, 98.6

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 26.16 MP — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 160 — lower is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    325 frames vs 175 frames — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    9,440,000 vs 5,760,000 — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SSD via USB

  • EVF magnification

    1 × vs 0.8 × — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 7 stops — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X-H2S

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -5.5 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 5.3 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X-H2S supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    15 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    660 g vs 1030 g — lower is better

  • Card types

    Adds SDXC V90

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Max video bit rateBoth 720 Mbps

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-H2S

Pros

  • 40fps burst
  • Stacked APS-C
  • 6.2K video
  • Great AF

Cons

  • APS-C sensor
  • Complex menus
  • Crop for some modes

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100 II
X-H2S
Resolution
102 MP3.9× more
26.16 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II HS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HS
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100 II
X-H2S
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
Yes
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
GFX100 II
X-H2S
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps
15 fps+88%
Burst (electronic)
5.3 fps
40 fps7.5× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
325 frames+86%
175 frames
GFX100 II
X-H2S
Max resolution
8K
6.2K
4K max frame rate
60 fps
120 fps2× more
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps
720 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
Yes
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
GFX100 II
X-H2S
Weight
1030 g
660 g−370 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
152.4 × 117.4 × 98.6 mm
136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, GFX100 II or X-H2S?

X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for GFX100 II — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100 II and X-H2S?

GFX100 II is 102 MP and X-H2S is 26.16 MP, so the GFX100 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100 II and X-H2S have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100 II or the X-H2S?

GFX100 II reaches 8 fps mechanical. X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100 II and X-H2S?

GFX100 II weighs 1030 g and X-H2S weighs 660 g, so the X-H2S is 370 g lighter.

Do the GFX100 II and X-H2S record 4K video?

GFX100 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X-H2S: 4K up to 120p.

Are the GFX100 II and X-H2S weather sealed?

GFX100 II: Yes. X-H2S: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 540 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 II and 580 shots for the X-H2S, giving the X-H2S the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100 II launched at $7,499 and X-H2S at $2,499. The X-H2S is $5,000 less.

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