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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

vs

Fujifilm

GFX 50R

Rangefinder-style medium format body with 51.4MP and classic Fujifilm ergonomics.

$4,499

Released Sep 2018

GFX100S II is 5.7 years newer.

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Wins

11categories

GFX100S II

LandscapeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

1categories

GFX 50R

Landscape

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100S II wins 5 categories·GFX 50R wins 0 categories
  • AGFX100S II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
  • AGFX100S II has higher RAW buffer depth (96 frames vs 13 frames)
  • AGFX100S II has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 117)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Burst (mechanical) (7 fps vs 3 fps)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100S IIGFX 50R
Resolution102 MP51.4 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mm43.8 x 32.9 mm
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst7 fps3 fps
4K30 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight883 g775 g
Battery530 shots400 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100S II

150 × 104 × 87 mm

883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)

GFX 50R

161 × 97 × 66 mm

775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz)

GFX100S II is 11mm narrower than GFX 50R but it is also 8mm taller and 21mm thicker.

GFX100S II is 108 g heavier than GFX 50R.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 66mm GFX 50R

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100S II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

GFX 50R

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 caseGFX100S IIGFX 50R
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
4.0Fair✓ wins
1.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
2.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Travel
5.0Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Wildlife
5.0Fair✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
4.5Fair✓ wins
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100S II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    96 frames vs 13 frames — higher is better

  • Codecs

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

  • AF points / zones

    425 vs 117 — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SDXC V90, SSD via USB

Reasons to choose

GFX 50R

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 160.7, 96.5, 66.4

  • Weight

    775 g vs 883 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 2
  • EVF refresh rateBoth 120 Hz
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

GFX 50R

Pros

  • 51MP medium format
  • Rangefinder style
  • Film simulations

Cons

  • Slow AF
  • Large files
  • Bulky lenses

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100S II
GFX 50R
Resolution
102 MP+98%
51.4 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II
Medium Format Bayer CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
43.8 x 32.9 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100S II
GFX 50R
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
TTL Contrast AF
AF points / zones
4253.6× more
117
AF frame coverage
100 %
Eye AF
Yes
No
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
GFX100S II
GFX 50R
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps2.3× more
3 fps
Burst (electronic)
4.1 fps+37%
3 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
No
RAW buffer depth
96 frames7.4× more
13 frames
GFX100S II
GFX 50R
Max resolution
4K
Full HD
4K max frame rate
30 fps
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps20× more
36 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
None
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
H.264
GFX100S II
GFX 50R
Weight
883 g
775 g−108 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
150 × 104.2 × 87.2 mm
160.7 × 96.5 × 66.4 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, GFX100S II or GFX 50R?

GFX100S II scores 6.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for GFX 50R — 4K recording.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and GFX 50R?

GFX100S II is 102 MP and GFX 50R is 51.4 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100S II and GFX 50R have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while gFX 50R does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S II or the GFX 50R?

GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical. GFX 50R reaches 3 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and GFX 50R?

GFX100S II weighs 883 g and GFX 50R weighs 775 g, so the GFX 50R is 108 g lighter.

Do the GFX100S II and GFX 50R record 4K video?

GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. GFX 50R: Full HD.

Are the GFX100S II and GFX 50R weather sealed?

GFX100S II: Yes. GFX 50R: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 400 shots for the GFX 50R, giving the GFX100S II the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and GFX 50R at $4,499. The GFX 50R is $500 less.

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