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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-S20

Creator-friendly APS-C hybrid with vlog features and strong AF.

$1,299

Released May 2023

GFX100S II is 1 year newer.

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Wins

8categories

GFX100S II

LandscapeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

5categories

X-S20

WildlifeTravel

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100S II wins 3 categories·X-S20 wins 2 categories
  • BX-S20 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4.1 fps)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 26.1 MP)
  • AGFX100S II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
  • AGFX100S II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 160)
  • BX-S20 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100S IIX-S20
Resolution102 MP26.1 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst7 fps30 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop7-stop
Weight883 g491 g
Battery530 shots750 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100S II

150 × 104 × 87 mm

883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)

X-S20

128 × 85 × 65 mm

491 g (1.08 lb / 17.32 oz)

GFX100S II is 22mm wider, 19mm taller, and 22mm thicker than X-S20.

GFX100S II is 392 g heavier than X-S20.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 65mm X-S20

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100S II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X-S20

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-S20

✓ 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-S20
Portrait
6.0Good
6.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
2.5Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins

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 26.1 MP — higher is better

  • Codecs

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

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 160 — lower is better

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 360 Mbps — higher is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only GFX100S II supports it

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X-S20

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 127.7, 85.1, 65.4

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 4.1 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X-S20 supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    491 g vs 883 g — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    750 shots vs 530 shots — higher 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
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Internal RAW videoBoth support internal raw video

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-S20

Pros

  • Vlog modes
  • IBIS
  • Compact
  • Good battery

Cons

  • 26MP APS-C
  • Not flagship build
  • 4K crop in some modes

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100S II
X-S20
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-S20
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
-7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
GFX100S II
X-S20
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps
8 fps+14%
Burst (electronic)
4.1 fps
30 fps7.3× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
96 frames+9%
88 frames
GFX100S II
X-S20
Max resolution
4K
6.2K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
60 fps2× more
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps2× more
360 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
Yes
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
H.265, H.264
GFX100S II
X-S20
Weight
883 g
491 g−392 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
150 × 104.2 × 87.2 mm
127.7 × 85.1 × 65.4 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, GFX100S II or X-S20?

GFX100S II scores 7.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for X-S20 — 102MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and X-S20?

GFX100S II is 102 MP and X-S20 is 26.1 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100S II and X-S20 have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-S20 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S II or the X-S20?

GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical. X-S20 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and X-S20?

GFX100S II weighs 883 g and X-S20 weighs 491 g, so the X-S20 is 392 g lighter.

Do the GFX100S II and X-S20 record 4K video?

GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. X-S20: 4K up to 60p.

Are the GFX100S II and X-S20 weather sealed?

GFX100S II: Yes. X-S20: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 750 shots for the X-S20, giving the X-S20 the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and X-S20 at $1,299. The X-S20 is $3,700 less.

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