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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

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Released Feb 2020

GFX100S II is 4.3 years newer.

Wins

9categories

GFX100S II

LandscapeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

X100V

Sports & ActionTravel

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100S II wins 4 categories·X100V wins 1 categories
  • AGFX100S II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX100V 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 IIX100V
Resolution102 MP26.1 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst7 fps30 fps
4K30 fps30 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight883 g478 g
Battery530 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100S II

150 × 104 × 87 mm

883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

GFX100S II is 22mm wider, 29mm taller, and 34mm thicker than X100V.

GFX100S II is 405 g heavier than X100V.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 53mm X100V

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100S II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X100V

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

3.9× 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

Use caseGFX100S IIX100V
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
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

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90, SSD via USB

  • 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

Reasons to choose

X100V

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 4.1 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100V supports it

  • Weight

    478 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

X100V

Pros

  • Classic design
  • Leaf shutter
  • Film simulations
  • Proven street camera

Cons

  • Superseded by X100VI
  • Fixed lens
  • No IBIS

Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100S II
X100V
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
X100V
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
-5 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
GFX100S II
X100V
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 frames5.6× more
17 frames
GFX100S II
X100V
Max resolution
4K
4K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
30 fps
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps3.6× more
200 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.264
GFX100S II
X100V
Weight
883 g
478 g−405 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
150 × 104.2 × 87.2 mm
128 × 74.8 × 53.3 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, GFX100S II or X100V?

GFX100S II scores 7.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for X100V — 102MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and X100V?

GFX100S II is 102 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100S II and X100V have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x100V does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S II or the X100V?

GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and X100V?

GFX100S II weighs 883 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X100V is 405 g lighter.

Do the GFX100S II and X100V record 4K video?

GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.

Are the GFX100S II and X100V weather sealed?

GFX100S II: Yes. X100V: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the GFX100S II the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and X100V at $1,399. The X100V is $3,600 less.

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