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
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Released May 2022
GFX100S II is 2 years newer.
Wins
GFX100S II
Wins
X-H2S
7 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4.1 fps)
- BX-H2S has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AGFX100S II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 26.16 MP)
- BX-H2S has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 7 fps)
- AGFX100S II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 160)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX100S II
150 × 104 × 87 mm
883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)
X-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
GFX100S II is 14mm wider, 11mm taller, and 3mm thicker than X-H2S.
GFX100S II is 223 g heavier than X-H2S.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 85mm X-H2S
Sensor size, to scale
GFX100S II
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 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-H2S
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GFX100S II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2
Resolution
102 MP vs 26.16 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 160 — lower is better
Card types
Adds SSD via USB
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7 stops — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.84 × vs 0.8 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X-H2S
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4.1 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X-H2S supports it
RAW buffer depth
175 frames vs 96 frames — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Weight
660 g vs 883 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 720 Mbps
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-H2S
Pros
- ✓40fps burst
- ✓Stacked APS-C
- ✓6.2K video
- ✓Great AF
Cons
- –APS-C sensor
- –Complex menus
- –Crop for some modes
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GFX100S II or X-H2S?
X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for GFX100S II — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and X-H2S?
GFX100S II is 102 MP and X-H2S is 26.16 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX100S II and X-H2S have in-body image stabilization?
GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S II or the X-H2S?
GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical. X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and X-H2S?
GFX100S II weighs 883 g and X-H2S weighs 660 g, so the X-H2S is 223 g lighter.
Do the GFX100S II and X-H2S record 4K video?
GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. X-H2S: 4K up to 120p.
Are the GFX100S II and X-H2S weather sealed?
GFX100S II: Yes. X-H2S: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 580 shots for the X-H2S, giving the X-H2S the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and X-H2S at $2,499. The X-H2S is $2,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.