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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

X-H1

Rugged APS-C flagship that introduced IBIS to Fujifilm X with a pro video-focused body.

$1,899

Released Feb 2018

GFX100S II is 6.3 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

GFX100S II

LandscapeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

X-H1

PortraitTravel

6 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100S II wins 4 categories·X-H1 wins 1 categories
  • AGFX100S II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 24.3 MP)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
  • AGFX100S II has higher RAW buffer depth (96 frames vs 27 frames)
  • BX-H1 has higher Burst (electronic) (14 fps vs 4.1 fps)
  • AGFX100S II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 200)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100S IIX-H1
Resolution102 MP24.3 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst7 fps14 fps
4K30 fps30 fps
IBIS8-stop5.5-stop
Weight883 g673 g
Battery530 shots310 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100S II

150 × 104 × 87 mm

883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)

X-H1

140 × 97 × 86 mm

673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz)

GFX100S II is 10mm wider, 7mm taller, and 2mm thicker than X-H1.

GFX100S II is 210 g heavier than X-H1.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 86mm X-H1

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100S II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X-H1

23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

368 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-H1

✓ 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-H1
Portrait
6.0Good
6.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Vlogging
4.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100S II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2

  • Codecs

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

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 24.3 MP — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    96 frames vs 27 frames — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SDXC V90, SSD via USB

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 200 — lower is better

Reasons to choose

X-H1

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 139.8, 97.3, 85.5

  • Burst (electronic)

    14 fps vs 4.1 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    673 g vs 883 g — lower is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    8 fps vs 7 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
  • In-body stabilizationBoth support in-body stabilization

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-H1

Pros

  • 5-axis IBIS
  • Rugged weather-sealed build
  • 4K video
  • Large grip

Cons

  • Older AF
  • Heavy for APS-C
  • Superseded

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100S II
X-H1
Resolution
102 MP4.2× more
24.3 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II
APS-C X-Trans CMOS III
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.6 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100S II
X-H1
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-1 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
Human
GFX100S II
X-H1
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps
8 fps+14%
Burst (electronic)
4.1 fps
14 fps3.4× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
No
RAW buffer depth
96 frames3.6× more
27 frames
GFX100S II
X-H1
Max resolution
4K
4K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
30 fps
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps3.6× more
200 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
X-H1
Weight
883 g
673 g−210 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
150 × 104.2 × 87.2 mm
139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, GFX100S II or X-H1?

GFX100S II scores 6.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for X-H1 — 4K recording.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and X-H1?

GFX100S II is 102 MP and X-H1 is 24.3 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100S II and X-H1 have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-H1 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S II or the X-H1?

GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical. X-H1 reaches 14 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and X-H1?

GFX100S II weighs 883 g and X-H1 weighs 673 g, so the X-H1 is 210 g lighter.

Do the GFX100S II and X-H1 record 4K video?

GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. X-H1: 4K up to 30p.

Are the GFX100S II and X-H1 weather sealed?

GFX100S II: Yes. X-H1: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 310 shots for the X-H1, giving the GFX100S II the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and X-H1 at $1,899. The X-H1 is $3,100 less.

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