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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-Pro3

Rangefinder-style APS-C for documentary and street photographers.

$1,799

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

GFX100S II is 4.6 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

GFX100S II

LandscapeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

X-Pro3

Sports & ActionTravel

6 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100S II wins 4 categories·X-Pro3 wins 1 categories
  • AGFX100S II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX-Pro3 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4.1 fps)
  • AGFX100S II has higher RAW buffer depth (96 frames vs 17 frames)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 26.1 MP)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100S IIX-Pro3
Resolution102 MP26.1 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst7 fps30 fps
4K30 fps30 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight883 g497 g
Battery530 shots370 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-Pro3

141 × 83 × 46 mm

497 g (1.10 lb / 17.53 oz)

GFX100S II is 10mm wider, 21mm taller, and 41mm thicker than X-Pro3.

GFX100S II is 386 g heavier than X-Pro3.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 46mm X-Pro3

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100S II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X-Pro3

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-Pro3

✓ 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-Pro3
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
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

  • RAW buffer depth

    96 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better

  • Codecs

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

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 26.1 MP — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SDXC V90, SSD via USB

Reasons to choose

X-Pro3

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 140.5, 82.8, 46.1

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 4.1 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X-Pro3 supports it

  • Weight

    497 g vs 883 g — lower is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 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
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing

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-Pro3

Pros

  • Hybrid viewfinder
  • Weather sealed
  • Classic design

Cons

  • Hidden rear screen divisive
  • 26MP
  • Superseded

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100S II
X-Pro3
Resolution
102 MP3.9× more
26.1 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100S II
X-Pro3
Processor
X-Processor 5
X-Processor 4
GFX100S II
X-Pro3
ISO min (native)
80−80 less
160
ISO max (native)
12,800
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
GFX100S II
X-Pro3
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Focal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, GFX100S II or X-Pro3?

X-Pro3 scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for GFX100S II — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and X-Pro3?

GFX100S II is 102 MP and X-Pro3 is 26.1 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100S II and X-Pro3 have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X-Pro3 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S II or the X-Pro3?

GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical. X-Pro3 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and X-Pro3?

GFX100S II weighs 883 g and X-Pro3 weighs 497 g, so the X-Pro3 is 386 g lighter.

Do the GFX100S II and X-Pro3 record 4K video?

GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. X-Pro3: 4K up to 30p.

Are the GFX100S II and X-Pro3 weather sealed?

GFX100S II: Yes. X-Pro3: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 370 shots for the X-Pro3, giving the GFX100S II the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and X-Pro3 at $1,799. The X-Pro3 is $3,200 less.

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