Fujifilm
GFX100
Original 102MP GFX flagship with integrated vertical grip, IBIS, phase-detect AF, and 4K video.
$9,999
Released May 2019
Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Released May 2022
X-H2S is 3 years newer.
Wins
GFX100
Wins
X-H2S
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX-H2S has higher RAW buffer depth (175 frames vs 14 frames)
- BX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5 fps)
- BX-H2S has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AGFX100 has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 26.16 MP)
- BX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 5 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX100
156 × 164 × 103 mm
1400 g (3.09 lb / 49.38 oz)
X-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
GFX100 is 20mm wider, 71mm taller, and 18mm thicker than X-H2S.
GFX100 is 740 g heavier than X-H2S.
Depth (front-to-back): 103mm GFX100 · 85mm X-H2S
Sensor size, to scale
GFX100
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
X-H2S
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: mount data unavailable
X-H2S
✓ 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 156.2, 163.6, 102.9
Resolution
102 MP vs 26.16 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
800 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.86 × vs 0.8 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X-H2S
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
RAW buffer depth
175 frames vs 14 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90
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
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
X-H2S
Pros
- ✓40fps burst
- ✓Stacked APS-C
- ✓6.2K video
- ✓Great AF
Cons
- –APS-C sensor
- –Complex menus
- –Crop for some modes
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GFX100 or X-H2S?
X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX100 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX100 and X-H2S?
GFX100 is 102 MP and X-H2S is 26.16 MP, so the GFX100 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX100 and X-H2S have in-body image stabilization?
GFX100 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100 or the X-H2S?
GFX100 reaches 5 fps electronic. X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX100 and X-H2S?
GFX100 weighs 1400 g and X-H2S weighs 660 g, so the X-H2S is 740 g lighter.
Do the GFX100 and X-H2S record 4K video?
GFX100: 4K up to 30p. X-H2S: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GFX100 and X-H2S weather sealed?
GFX100: Yes. X-H2S: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 800 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 and 580 shots for the X-H2S, giving the GFX100 the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX100 launched at $9,999 and X-H2S at $2,499. The X-H2S is $7,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.