Fujifilm
GFX100 II
102MP medium format flagship for studio, fashion, and landscape.
$7,499
Released Sep 2023
Fujifilm
X-S20
Creator-friendly APS-C hybrid with vlog features and strong AF.
$1,299
Released May 2023
GFX100 II is 4 months newer.
Wins
GFX100 II
Wins
X-S20
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX-S20 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)
- AGFX100 II has higher RAW buffer depth (325 frames vs 88 frames)
- BX-S20 has lower Weight (491 g vs 1030 g)
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-S20
128 × 85 × 65 mm
491 g (1.08 lb / 17.32 oz)
GFX100 II is 25mm wider, 32mm taller, and 33mm thicker than X-S20.
GFX100 II is 539 g heavier than X-S20.
Depth (front-to-back): 99mm GFX100 II · 65mm X-S20
Sensor size, to scale
GFX100 II
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
X-S20
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-S20
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 152.4, 117.4, 98.6
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Resolution
102 MP vs 26.1 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
325 frames vs 88 frames — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SSD via USB
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
ISO min (native)
80 vs 160 — lower is better
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 360 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X-S20
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -5.5 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 127.7, 85.1, 65.4
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 5.3 fps — higher is better
Weight
491 g vs 1030 g — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X-S20 supports it
Card types
Adds SDXC V90
Battery life (CIPA)
750 shots vs 540 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
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-S20
Pros
- ✓Vlog modes
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Compact
- ✓Good battery
Cons
- –26MP APS-C
- –Not flagship build
- –4K crop in some modes
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, GFX100 II or X-S20?
GFX100 II scores 7.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for X-S20 — 102MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX100 II and X-S20?
GFX100 II is 102 MP and X-S20 is 26.1 MP, so the GFX100 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX100 II and X-S20 have in-body image stabilization?
GFX100 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-S20 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100 II or the X-S20?
GFX100 II reaches 8 fps mechanical. X-S20 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX100 II and X-S20?
GFX100 II weighs 1030 g and X-S20 weighs 491 g, so the X-S20 is 539 g lighter.
Do the GFX100 II and X-S20 record 4K video?
GFX100 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X-S20: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GFX100 II and X-S20 weather sealed?
GFX100 II: Yes. X-S20: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 540 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 II and 750 shots for the X-S20, giving the X-S20 the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX100 II launched at $7,499 and X-S20 at $1,299. The X-S20 is $6,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.