Fujifilm
GFX100S
102MP medium format in a more compact GFX body.
$5,999
Released Jan 2021
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
GFX100S II is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
GFX100S
Wins
GFX100S II
7 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGFX100S II has higher RAW buffer depth (96 frames vs 23 frames)
- BGFX100S II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 400 Mbps)
- BGFX100S II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
- BGFX100S II has higher Burst (electronic) (4.1 fps vs 2.9 fps)
- BGFX100S II has higher Burst (mechanical) (7 fps vs 5 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX100S
150 × 104 × 87 mm
900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)
GFX100S II
150 × 104 × 87 mm
883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)
GFX100S and GFX100S II share virtually identical body dimensions.
GFX100S is 17 g heavier than GFX100S II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S · 87mm GFX100S II
Sensor size, to scale
GFX100S
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
GFX100S II
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
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
No major advantages on measured specs.
Reasons to choose
GFX100S II
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
RAW buffer depth
96 frames vs 23 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
Animal / bird AF
Only GFX100S II supports it
Internal RAW video
Only GFX100S II supports it
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 400 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SSD via USB
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 102 MP
- ✓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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GFX100S
Pros
- ✓102MP
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Medium format quality
Cons
- –Price
- –Slow AF
- –Huge files
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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GFX100S or GFX100S II?
GFX100S II scores 5.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX100S — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S and GFX100S II?
Both cameras share the same 102 MP resolution.
Do the GFX100S and GFX100S II have in-body image stabilization?
GFX100S has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while gFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S or the GFX100S II?
GFX100S reaches 5 fps mechanical. GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical.
What's the weight difference between the GFX100S and GFX100S II?
GFX100S weighs 900 g and GFX100S II weighs 883 g, so the GFX100S II is 17 g lighter.
Do the GFX100S and GFX100S II record 4K video?
GFX100S: 4K up to 30p. GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p.
Are the GFX100S and GFX100S II weather sealed?
GFX100S: Yes. GFX100S II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 460 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S and 530 shots for the GFX100S II, giving the GFX100S II the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX100S launched at $5,999 and GFX100S II at $4,999. The GFX100S II is $1,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.