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Fujifilm

GFX100 II

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

$7,499

Launch price

Released Sep 2023

vs
X half

Fujifilm

X half

Premium vertical-first compact with 1-inch sensor, 32mm f/2.8 lens, 13 Film Simulations, 2-in-1 frame combine, OVF, and instax Link printing.

$850

Launch price

Released Jun 2025

X half is 1.8 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

GFX100 II

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

3categories

X half

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100 II wins 4 categories·X half wins 1 categories
  • AGFX100 II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 17.7 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)
  • BX half has lower Weight (240 g vs 1030 g)
  • AGFX100 II has higher EVF magnification (1 × vs 0.38 ×)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100 IIX half
Resolution102 MP17.7 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mm13.3 × 8.8 mm
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst8 fps
4K60 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight1030 g240 g
Battery540 shots880 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 half front view

X half

106 × 64 × 46 mm

240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)

GFX100 II is 47mm wider, 53mm taller, and 53mm thicker than X half.

GFX100 II is 790 g heavier than X half.

Depth (front-to-back): 99mm GFX100 II · 46mm X half

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100 II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X half

13.3 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

117 mm² area

12.3× 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 IIX half
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
5.5Fair✓ wins
0.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100 II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • Codecs

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

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 152.4, 117.4, 98.6

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II, SSD via USB

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 17.7 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

  • EVF magnification

    1 × vs 0.38 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X half

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -5.5 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264 (MOV/MP4)

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 105.8, 64.3, 45.8

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Weight

    240 g vs 1030 g — lower is better

  • AA filter

    Only X half supports it

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    880 shots vs 540 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • 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

X half

Pros

  • 1-inch sensor + 32mm f/2.8
  • Vertical 3:4 default + 2-in-1 mode
  • 13 Film Simulations + instax filters
  • Optical viewfinder + 2.4" touchscreen
  • 880 frames per charge (CIPA)

Cons

  • Fixed 32mm lens only
  • JPEG only (no RAW)
  • Full HD video only (no 4K)
  • Premium price for compact
  • Niche half-frame workflow

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100 II
X half
Resolution
102 MP5.8× more
17.7 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II HS
1-inch CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
13.3 × 8.8 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
GFX100 II
X half
Aperture
f/2.8–f/11
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
32 mm
GFX100 II
X half
Processor
X-Processor 5
X-Processor 5
GFX100 II
X half
ISO min (native)
80−120 less
200
ISO max (native)
12,800
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
GFX100 II
X half
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 video, GFX100 II or X half?

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

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

GFX100 II is 102 MP and X half is 17.7 MP, so the GFX100 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

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

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

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

GFX100 II weighs 1030 g and X half weighs 240 g, so the X half is 790 g lighter.

Do the GFX100 II and X half record 4K video?

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

Are the GFX100 II and X half weather sealed?

GFX100 II: Yes. X half: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 540 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 II and 880 shots for the X half, giving the X half the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100 II launched at $7,499 and X half at $850. The X half is $6,649 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.