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
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
GFX100S II
Wins
X100V
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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
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
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 / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both 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
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.