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Fujifilm

GFX100

Original 102MP GFX flagship with integrated vertical grip, IBIS, phase-detect AF, and 4K video.

$9,999

Released May 2019

vs

Fujifilm

GFX100S II

Compact 102MP GFX medium format body with X-Processor 5, 8-stop IBIS, and updated subject detection.

$4,999

Released May 2024

GFX100S II is 5 years newer.

Wins

3categories

GFX100

LandscapePortrait

Wins

6categories

GFX100S II

LandscapeVideo & Hybrid

8 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100 wins 1 categories·GFX100S II wins 4 categories
  • BGFX100S II has higher RAW buffer depth (96 frames vs 14 frames)
  • BGFX100S II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 400 Mbps)
  • BGFX100S II has lower Weight (883 g vs 1400 g)
  • AGFX100 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (800 shots vs 530 shots)
  • BGFX100S II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 5.5 stops)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100GFX100S II
Resolution102 MP102 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mm43.8 x 32.9 mm
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst5 fps7 fps
4K30 fps30 fps
IBIS5.5-stop8-stop
Weight1400 g883 g
Battery800 shots530 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100

156 × 164 × 103 mm

1400 g (3.09 lb / 49.38 oz)

GFX100S II

150 × 104 × 87 mm

883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)

GFX100 is 6mm wider, 59mm taller, and 16mm thicker than GFX100S II.

GFX100 is 517 g heavier than GFX100S II.

Depth (front-to-back): 103mm GFX100 · 87mm GFX100S II

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

GFX100S II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseGFX100GFX100S II
Portrait
6.0Good
6.0Good
Sports & Action
3.0Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Landscape
7.0Good
7.0Good
Travel
5.5Fair✓ wins
5.0Fair
Wildlife
1.5Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Vlogging
4.5Fair
4.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Face, Eye

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 156.2, 163.6, 102.9

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    800 shots vs 530 shots — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    5 fps vs 4.1 fps — higher is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.86 × vs 0.84 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose

GFX100S II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2

  • RAW buffer depth

    96 frames vs 14 frames — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SDXC V90, SSD via USB

  • Codecs

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

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only GFX100S II supports it

  • Internal RAW video

    Only GFX100S II supports it

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 400 Mbps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ResolutionBoth 102 MP
  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 30 fps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GFX100

Pros

  • 102MP medium format sensor
  • Built-in vertical grip
  • IBIS
  • 4K video

Cons

  • Very large body
  • Expensive
  • Older AF generation

GFX100S II

Pros

  • 102MP medium format sensor
  • 8-stop IBIS
  • X-Processor 5
  • Compact for GFX

Cons

  • Large files
  • Premium price
  • Medium format AF not for sports

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100
GFX100S II
Resolution
102 MP
102 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format Bayer CMOS
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
43.8 x 32.9 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100
GFX100S II
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
-3 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Face, Eye
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
GFX100
GFX100S II
Burst (mechanical)
5 fps
7 fps+40%
Burst (electronic)
5 fps+22%
4.1 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
No
RAW buffer depth
14 frames
96 frames6.9× more
GFX100
GFX100S II
Max resolution
4K
4K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
30 fps
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps
720 Mbps+80%
Internal RAW video
No
Yes
Log profile
F-Log
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
H.265, H.264
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
GFX100
GFX100S II
Weight
1400 g
883 g−517 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9 mm
150 × 104.2 × 87.2 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, GFX100 or GFX100S II?

GFX100S II scores 5.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX100 — Bird AF subject recognition.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100 and GFX100S II?

Both cameras share the same 102 MP resolution.

Do the GFX100 and GFX100S II have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while gFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100 or the GFX100S II?

GFX100 reaches 5 fps electronic. GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100 and GFX100S II?

GFX100 weighs 1400 g and GFX100S II weighs 883 g, so the GFX100S II is 517 g lighter.

Do the GFX100 and GFX100S II record 4K video?

GFX100: 4K up to 30p. GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p.

Are the GFX100 and GFX100S II weather sealed?

GFX100: Yes. GFX100S II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 800 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 and 530 shots for the GFX100S II, giving the GFX100 the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100 launched at $9,999 and GFX100S II at $4,999. The GFX100S II is $5,000 less.

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