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
Fujifilm
GFX50S II
Affordable medium format entry with 51MP and IBIS.
$3,999
Released Sep 2021
GFX100S II is 2.7 years newer.
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Wins
GFX100S II
Wins
GFX50S II
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGFX100S II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 50 Mbps)
- AGFX100S II has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 117)
- AGFX100S II has higher RAW buffer depth (96 frames vs 35 frames)
- AGFX100S II has higher Burst (mechanical) (7 fps vs 3 fps)
- AGFX100S II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 51.4 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX100S II
150 × 104 × 87 mm
883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)
GFX50S II
150 × 104 × 87 mm
900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)
GFX100S II and GFX50S II share virtually identical body dimensions.
GFX100S II is 17 g lighter than GFX50S II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 87mm GFX50S II
Sensor size, to scale
GFX100S II
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
GFX50S 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GFX100S II
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 50 Mbps — 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
RAW buffer depth
96 frames vs 35 frames — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GFX100S II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only GFX100S II supports it
Reasons to choose
GFX50S II
No major advantages on measured specs.
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
GFX50S II
Pros
- ✓Medium format under $4K
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great color
Cons
- –Slower AF
- –Large body
- –Limited lens selection vs FF
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, GFX100S II or GFX50S II?
GFX100S II scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for GFX50S II — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and GFX50S II?
GFX100S II is 102 MP and GFX50S II is 51.4 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX100S II and GFX50S II have in-body image stabilization?
GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while gFX50S II has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S II or the GFX50S II?
GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical. GFX50S II reaches 3 fps mechanical.
What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and GFX50S II?
GFX100S II weighs 883 g and GFX50S II weighs 900 g, so the GFX100S II is 17 g lighter.
Do the GFX100S II and GFX50S II record 4K video?
GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. GFX50S II: Full HD.
Are the GFX100S II and GFX50S II weather sealed?
GFX100S II: Yes. GFX50S II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 455 shots for the GFX50S II, giving the GFX100S II the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and GFX50S II at $3,999. The GFX50S II is $1,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.