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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-T3

APS-C hybrid that put Fujifilm on the video map with 10-bit internal 4K.

$1,499

Released Sep 2018

GFX100S II is 5.7 years newer.

Wins

8categories

GFX100S II

LandscapeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

4categories

X-T3

Sports & ActionTravel

5 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100S II wins 4 categories·X-T3 wins 1 categories
  • AGFX100S II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX-T3 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 RAW buffer depth (96 frames vs 36 frames)
  • AGFX100S II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 160)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100S IIX-T3
Resolution102 MP26.1 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst7 fps30 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight883 g539 g
Battery530 shots390 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100S II

150 × 104 × 87 mm

883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)

X-T3

133 × 93 × 59 mm

539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)

GFX100S II is 18mm wider, 11mm taller, and 28mm thicker than X-T3.

GFX100S II is 344 g heavier than X-T3.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 59mm X-T3

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100S II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X-T3

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-T3

✓ 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-T3
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
4.5Fair
5.5Fair✓ 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

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 26.1 MP — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SDXC V90, SSD via USB

  • RAW buffer depth

    96 frames vs 36 frames — higher is better

  • Codecs

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

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 160 — lower is better

Reasons to choose

X-T3

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 132.5, 92.8, 58.8

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 4.1 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X-T3 supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    539 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
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 2

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-T3

Pros

  • 10-bit 4K internal
  • 26MP
  • Great used value

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Superseded
  • APS-C

Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100S II
X-T3
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-T3
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
-3 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
GFX100S II
X-T3
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps
11 fps+57%
Burst (electronic)
4.1 fps
30 fps7.3× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
96 frames2.7× more
36 frames
GFX100S II
X-T3
Max resolution
4K
4K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
60 fps2× more
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps+80%
400 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
F-Log
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
H.265, H.264
GFX100S II
X-T3
Weight
883 g
539 g−344 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
150 × 104.2 × 87.2 mm
132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, GFX100S II or X-T3?

X-T3 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-T3?

GFX100S II is 102 MP and X-T3 is 26.1 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100S II and X-T3 have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-T3 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S II or the X-T3?

GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical. X-T3 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and X-T3?

GFX100S II weighs 883 g and X-T3 weighs 539 g, so the X-T3 is 344 g lighter.

Do the GFX100S II and X-T3 record 4K video?

GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. X-T3: 4K up to 60p.

Are the GFX100S II and X-T3 weather sealed?

GFX100S II: Yes. X-T3: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 390 shots for the X-T3, giving the GFX100S II the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and X-T3 at $1,499. The X-T3 is $3,500 less.

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