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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

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Released Feb 2024

GFX100S II is 3 months newer.

Wins

10categories

GFX100S II

LandscapeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

X100VI

WildlifePortrait

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100S II wins 3 categories·X100VI wins 2 categories
  • BX100VI has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4.1 fps)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 40.2 MP)
  • BX100VI has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100S IIX100VI
Resolution102 MP40.2 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst7 fps20 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop6-stop
Weight883 g521 g
Battery530 shots310 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100S II

150 × 104 × 87 mm

883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

GFX100S II is 22mm wider, 29mm taller, and 32mm thicker than X100VI.

GFX100S II is 362 g heavier than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 55mm X100VI

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100S II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 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 IIX100VI
Portrait
6.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100S II

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2

  • Card types

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

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 40.2 MP — higher is better

  • Codecs

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

  • Internal RAW video

    Only GFX100S II supports it

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Headphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only GFX100S II supports it

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 4.1 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100VI supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    521 g vs 883 g — lower 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
  • In-body stabilizationBoth support in-body stabilization

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

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100S II
X100VI
Resolution
102 MP2.5× more
40.2 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100S II
X100VI
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 %
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
X100VI
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps+17%
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
4.1 fps
20 fps4.9× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
96 frames+85%
52 frames
GFX100S II
X100VI
Max resolution
4K
6.2K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
60 fps2× more
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps3.6× more
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
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
X100VI
Weight
883 g
521 g−362 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
150 × 104.2 × 87.2 mm
128 × 74.8 × 55.3 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, GFX100S II or X100VI?

X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for GFX100S II — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and X100VI?

GFX100S II is 102 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100S II and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S II or the X100VI?

GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and X100VI?

GFX100S II weighs 883 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X100VI is 362 g lighter.

Do the GFX100S II and X100VI record 4K video?

GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the GFX100S II and X100VI weather sealed?

GFX100S II: Yes. X100VI: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the GFX100S II the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and X100VI at $1,599. The X100VI is $3,400 less.

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