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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

Launch price

Released May 2024

vs

Fujifilm

X-A7

Stylish entry APS-C for vloggers with flip screen and simple operation.

$699

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

GFX100S II is 4.6 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

GFX100S II

LandscapeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

X-A7

Travel

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100S II wins 4 categories·X-A7 wins 1 categories
  • AGFX100S II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AGFX100S II has higher RAW buffer depth (96 frames vs 15 frames)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 24.2 MP)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
  • BX-A7 has lower Weight (320 g vs 883 g)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100S IIX-A7
Resolution102 MP24.2 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst7 fps6 fps
4K30 fps30 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight883 g320 g
Battery530 shots440 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

X-A7

119 × 68 × 41 mm

320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)

GFX100S II is 31mm wider, 37mm taller, and 46mm thicker than X-A7.

GFX100S II is 563 g heavier than X-A7.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 41mm X-A7

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100S II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X-A7

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

3.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

GFX100S II: mount data unavailable

X-A7

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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

Use caseGFX100S IIX-A7
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.0Fair✓ wins
2.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair✓ wins
1.0Limited
Vlogging
4.5Fair
5.0Fair✓ wins

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

  • Card types

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

  • RAW buffer depth

    96 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better

  • Codecs

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

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X-A7

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 119, 67.7, 41.1

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    320 g vs 883 g — lower is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    6 fps vs 4.1 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • 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
  • TouchscreenBoth 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

X-A7

Pros

  • Flip selfie screen
  • Light and stylish
  • Affordable

Cons

  • No EVF
  • Entry sensor
  • Limited lenses needed

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100S II
X-A7
Resolution
102 MP4.2× more
24.2 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II
APS-C CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100S II
X-A7
Processor
X-Processor 5
Fujifilm image processor
GFX100S II
X-A7
ISO min (native)
80−120 less
200
ISO max (native)
12,800
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
GFX100S II
X-A7
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Focal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, GFX100S II or X-A7?

GFX100S II scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X-A7 — 102MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and X-A7?

GFX100S II is 102 MP and X-A7 is 24.2 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100S II and X-A7 have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X-A7 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S II or the X-A7?

GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical. X-A7 reaches 6 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and X-A7?

GFX100S II weighs 883 g and X-A7 weighs 320 g, so the X-A7 is 563 g lighter.

Do the GFX100S II and X-A7 record 4K video?

GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. X-A7: 4K up to 30p.

Are the GFX100S II and X-A7 weather sealed?

GFX100S II: Yes. X-A7: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 440 shots for the X-A7, giving the GFX100S II the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and X-A7 at $699. The X-A7 is $4,300 less.

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