Fujifilm
GFX100S II
Compact 102MP GFX medium format body with X-Processor 5, 8-stop IBIS, and updated subject detection.
$4,999
Launch priceReleased May 2024
Fujifilm
X70
Pocketable APS-C compact with a fixed 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens and tilting touchscreen.
$699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
GFX100S II is 8.3 years newer.
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Wins
GFX100S II
Wins
X70
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGFX100S II
150 × 104 × 87 mm
883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
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
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 / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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
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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.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.