Cameraegg Compare logoCameraegg

Fujifilm

GFX100S II

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

$4,999

Launch price

Released May 2024

vs
instax WIDE Evo

Fujifilm

instax WIDE Evo

Hybrid Instax Wide camera with 1/3-inch CMOS, 16mm ultra-wide lens, wide-angle mode up to 16MP, 3.5-inch LCD, and Bluetooth app printing.

$350

Launch price

Released Feb 2025

instax WIDE Evo is 9 months newer.

Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.

Wins

8categories

GFX100S II

LandscapeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

instax WIDE Evo

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100S II wins 5 categories·instax WIDE Evo wins 0 categories
  • AGFX100S II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AGFX100S II has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 1,600)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 16 MP)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (530 shots vs 100 shots)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100S IIinstax WIDE Evo
Resolution102 MP16 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mm1/3 inch
ISO max12,8001,600
Burst7 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight883 g490 g
Battery530 shots100 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100S II

150 × 104 × 87 mm

883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

instax WIDE Evo front view

instax WIDE Evo

139 × 125 × 63 mm

490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz)

GFX100S II is 21mm shorter than instax WIDE Evo but it is also 11mm wider and 24mm thicker.

GFX100S II is 393 g heavier than instax WIDE Evo.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 63mm instax WIDE Evo

Sensor size, to scale

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 caseGFX100S IIinstax WIDE Evo
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
4.0Fair✓ wins
2.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
2.5Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Wildlife
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Vlogging
4.5Fair
5.0Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100S II

  • Codecs

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

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90, SSD via USB

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 1,600 — higher is better

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    530 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

instax WIDE Evo

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.7, 125, 62.8

  • Card types

    Adds microSD, microSDHC

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Vehicle

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    490 g vs 883 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

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

instax WIDE Evo

Pros

  • Digital capture + Instax Wide prints
  • Widest instax lens (16mm equiv.)
  • Wide-angle mode (4608×3456)
  • 10 lens × 10 film effect combos
  • Internal memory + microSD

Cons

  • Small 1/3-inch sensor
  • No video recording
  • Heavy for instant camera (490g)
  • Film cost per print
  • Fixed lens only

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the GFX100S II and instax WIDE Evo at major authorized retailers.

Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.

Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100S II
instax WIDE Evo
Resolution
102 MP6.4× more
16 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II
1/3-inch CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
1/3 inch
AA filter
No
GFX100S II
instax WIDE Evo
Aperture
f/2.4
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
16 mm
GFX100S II
instax WIDE Evo
Processor
X-Processor 5
X-Processor 5
GFX100S II
instax WIDE Evo
ISO min (native)
80−20 less
100
ISO max (native)
12,800+3 stops
1,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
GFX100S II
instax WIDE Evo
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Automatic electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, GFX100S II or instax WIDE Evo?

GFX100S II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for instax WIDE Evo — 102MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and instax WIDE Evo?

GFX100S II is 102 MP and instax WIDE Evo is 16 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100S II and instax WIDE Evo have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while instax WIDE Evo does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and instax WIDE Evo?

GFX100S II weighs 883 g and instax WIDE Evo weighs 490 g, so the instax WIDE Evo is 393 g lighter.

Do the GFX100S II and instax WIDE Evo record 4K video?

GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. instax WIDE Evo: 4K up to 60p.

Are the GFX100S II and instax WIDE Evo weather sealed?

GFX100S II: Yes. instax WIDE Evo: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 100 shots for the instax WIDE Evo, giving the GFX100S II the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and instax WIDE Evo at $350. The instax WIDE Evo is $4,649 less.

Can't decide between two? Compare a third camera.

Add any camera to get a three-way GFX100S II vs instax WIDE Evo vs X comparison.

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

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.