Fujifilm
GFX100 II
102MP medium format flagship for studio, fashion, and landscape.
$7,499
Released Sep 2023
Fujifilm
X70
Pocketable APS-C compact with a fixed 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens and tilting touchscreen.
$699
Released Jan 2016
GFX100 II is 7.7 years newer.
Wins
GFX100 II
Wins
X70
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGFX100 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AGFX100 II has higher RAW buffer depth (325 frames vs 10 frames)
- AGFX100 II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- AGFX100 II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 16.3 MP)
- BX70 has lower Weight (340 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)
X70
113 × 64 × 44 mm
340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
GFX100 II is 40mm wider, 53mm taller, and 54mm thicker than X70.
GFX100 II is 690 g heavier than X70.
Depth (front-to-back): 99mm GFX100 II · 44mm X70
Sensor size, to scale
GFX100 II
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
X70
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 mm² area
3.9× 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
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 10 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
102 MP vs 16.3 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
Reasons to choose
X70
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.5, 64.4, 44.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
340 g vs 1030 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
8 fps vs 5.3 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
X70
Pros
- ✓APS-C pocket compact
- ✓28mm-equivalent lens
- ✓Tilting touchscreen
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –No 4K
- –Discontinued
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, GFX100 II or X70?
GFX100 II scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for X70 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX100 II and X70?
GFX100 II is 102 MP and X70 is 16.3 MP, so the GFX100 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX100 II and X70 have in-body image stabilization?
GFX100 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x70 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100 II or the X70?
GFX100 II reaches 8 fps mechanical. X70 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX100 II and X70?
GFX100 II weighs 1030 g and X70 weighs 340 g, so the X70 is 690 g lighter.
Do the GFX100 II and X70 record 4K video?
GFX100 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X70: Full HD.
Are the GFX100 II and X70 weather sealed?
GFX100 II: Yes. X70: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 540 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 II and 330 shots for the X70, giving the GFX100 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX100 II launched at $7,499 and X70 at $699. The X70 is $6,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.