Fujifilm
X-H2
40MP APS-C hybrid with 8K video and pro stills resolution.
$1,999
Released Sep 2022
X-H2 is 1.6 years newer.
Wins
GFX100S
Wins
X-H2
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX-H2 has higher RAW buffer depth (202 frames vs 23 frames)
- BX-H2 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 2.9 fps)
- BX-H2 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 5 fps)
- AGFX100S has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 40.2 MP)
- BX-H2 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX100S
150 × 104 × 87 mm
900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)
X-H2
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
GFX100S is 14mm wider, 11mm taller, and 3mm thicker than X-H2.
GFX100S is 240 g heavier than X-H2.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S · 85mm X-H2
Sensor size, to scale
GFX100S
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
X-H2
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
3.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GFX100S: mount data unavailable
X-H2
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2
Resolution
102 MP vs 40.2 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 125 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X-H2
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
RAW buffer depth
202 frames vs 23 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 2.9 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
Animal / bird AF
Only X-H2 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X-H2 supports it
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
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GFX100S
Pros
- ✓102MP
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Medium format quality
Cons
- –Price
- –Slow AF
- –Huge files
X-H2
Pros
- ✓40MP APS-C
- ✓8K video
- ✓IBIS
Cons
- –APS-C
- –Large files
- –Complex video modes
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GFX100S or X-H2?
X-H2 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX100S — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S and X-H2?
GFX100S is 102 MP and X-H2 is 40.2 MP, so the GFX100S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX100S and X-H2 have in-body image stabilization?
GFX100S has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-H2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S or the X-H2?
GFX100S reaches 5 fps mechanical. X-H2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX100S and X-H2?
GFX100S weighs 900 g and X-H2 weighs 660 g, so the X-H2 is 240 g lighter.
Do the GFX100S and X-H2 record 4K video?
GFX100S: 4K up to 30p. X-H2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the GFX100S and X-H2 weather sealed?
GFX100S: Yes. X-H2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 460 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S and 540 shots for the X-H2, giving the X-H2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX100S launched at $5,999 and X-H2 at $1,999. The X-H2 is $4,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.