Fujifilm
GFX100S II
Compact 102MP GFX medium format body with X-Processor 5, 8-stop IBIS, and updated subject detection.
$4,999
Launch priceReleased May 2024
Fujifilm
X half
Premium vertical-first compact with 1-inch sensor, 32mm f/2.8 lens, 13 Film Simulations, 2-in-1 frame combine, OVF, and instax Link printing.
$850
Launch priceReleased Jun 2025
X half is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
GFX100S II
Wins
X half
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGFX100S II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 17.7 MP)
- AGFX100S II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BX half has lower Weight (240 g vs 883 g)
- AGFX100S II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 200)
- AGFX100S II has higher EVF magnification (0.84 × vs 0.38 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGFX100S II
150 × 104 × 87 mm
883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X half
106 × 64 × 46 mm
240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
GFX100S II is 44mm wider, 40mm taller, and 41mm thicker than X half.
GFX100S II is 643 g heavier than X half.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 46mm X half
Sensor size, to scale
GFX100S II
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
X half
13.3 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
117 mm² area
12.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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…
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90, SSD via USB
Resolution
102 MP vs 17.7 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 200 — lower is better
Animal / bird AF
Only GFX100S II supports it
Reasons to choose
X half
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MOV/MP4)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.8, 64.3, 45.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
240 g vs 883 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only X half supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
880 shots vs 530 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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
X half
Pros
- ✓1-inch sensor + 32mm f/2.8
- ✓Vertical 3:4 default + 2-in-1 mode
- ✓13 Film Simulations + instax filters
- ✓Optical viewfinder + 2.4" touchscreen
- ✓880 frames per charge (CIPA)
Cons
- –Fixed 32mm lens only
- –JPEG only (no RAW)
- –Full HD video only (no 4K)
- –Premium price for compact
- –Niche half-frame workflow
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, GFX100S II or X half?
GFX100S II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X half — 102MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and X half?
GFX100S II is 102 MP and X half is 17.7 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX100S II and X half have in-body image stabilization?
GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X half does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and X half?
GFX100S II weighs 883 g and X half weighs 240 g, so the X half is 643 g lighter.
Do the GFX100S II and X half record 4K video?
GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. X half: Full HD.
Are the GFX100S II and X half weather sealed?
GFX100S II: Yes. X half: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 880 shots for the X half, giving the X half the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and X half at $850. The X half is $4,149 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.