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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

X70

Pocketable APS-C compact with a fixed 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens and tilting touchscreen.

$699

Released Jan 2016

GFX100S II is 8.3 years newer.

Wins

8categories

GFX100S II

LandscapeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

X70

2 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100S II wins 4 categories·X70 wins 1 categories
  • AGFX100S II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
  • AGFX100S II has higher RAW buffer depth (96 frames vs 10 frames)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 16.3 MP)
  • BX70 has lower Weight (340 g vs 883 g)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100S IIX70
Resolution102 MP16.3 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,8006,400
Burst7 fps8 fps
4K30 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight883 g340 g
Battery530 shots330 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100S II

150 × 104 × 87 mm

883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)

X70

113 × 64 × 44 mm

340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)

GFX100S II is 38mm wider, 40mm taller, and 43mm thicker than X70.

GFX100S II is 543 g heavier than X70.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 44mm X70

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100S II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X70

23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

368 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 IIX70
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.0Fair✓ wins
2.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
5.0Fair✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
4.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited

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

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    96 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 16.3 MP — higher is better

  • Codecs

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

Reasons to choose

X70

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 112.5, 64.4, 44.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    340 g vs 883 g — lower is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    8 fps vs 4.1 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    8 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

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

X70

Pros

  • APS-C pocket compact
  • 28mm-equivalent lens
  • Tilting touchscreen

Cons

  • No built-in EVF
  • No 4K
  • Discontinued

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100S II
X70
Resolution
102 MP6.3× more
16.3 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II
APS-C X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.6 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100S II
X70
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
No
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
Human
GFX100S II
X70
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps
8 fps+14%
Burst (electronic)
4.1 fps
8 fps+95%
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
No
RAW buffer depth
96 frames9.6× more
10 frames
GFX100S II
X70
Max resolution
4K
Full HD
4K max frame rate
30 fps
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps20× more
36 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
None
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
H.264
GFX100S II
X70
Weight
883 g
340 g−543 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
150 × 104.2 × 87.2 mm
112.5 × 64.4 × 44.4 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, GFX100S II or X70?

GFX100S II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X70 — 102MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and X70?

GFX100S II is 102 MP and X70 is 16.3 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100S II and X70 have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x70 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S II or the X70?

GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical. X70 reaches 8 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and X70?

GFX100S II weighs 883 g and X70 weighs 340 g, so the X70 is 543 g lighter.

Do the GFX100S II and X70 record 4K video?

GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. X70: Full HD.

Are the GFX100S II and X70 weather sealed?

GFX100S II: Yes. X70: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 330 shots for the X70, giving the GFX100S II the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and X70 at $699. The X70 is $4,300 less.

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