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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-S20

Creator-friendly APS-C hybrid with vlog features and strong AF.

$1,299

Launch price

Released May 2023

GFX100 II is 4 months newer.

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Wins

8categories

GFX100 II

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

4categories

X-S20

WildlifeSports & Action

6 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100 II wins 3 categories·X-S20 wins 2 categories
  • 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

GFX100 IIX-S20
Resolution102 MP26.1 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst8 fps30 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop7-stop
Weight1030 g491 g
Battery540 shots750 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-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 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-S20
Portrait
6.0Good
6.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
6.0Good
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
2.5Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins

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 / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth 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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100 II
X-S20
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-S20
Processor
X-Processor 5
X-Processor 5
GFX100 II
X-S20
ISO min (native)
80−80 less
160
ISO max (native)
12,800
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
GFX100 II
X-S20
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 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.

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