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Fujifilm

GFX100S

102MP medium format in a more compact GFX body.

$5,999

Released Jan 2021

vs

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

2categories

GFX100S

LandscapePortrait

Wins

10categories

X-H2

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

5 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100S wins 1 categories·X-H2 wins 4 categories
  • 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

GFX100SX-H2
Resolution102 MP40.2 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst5 fps20 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBIS6-stop7-stop
Weight900 g660 g
Battery460 shots540 shots

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 lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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

Use caseGFX100SX-H2
Portrait
6.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
3.0Limited
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Travel
5.0Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
1.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.5Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins

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 / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • In-body stabilizationBoth support in-body stabilization
  • Weather sealingBoth 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

GFX100S
X-H2
Resolution
102 MP2.5× more
40.2 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format Bayer CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100S
X-H2
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 %
AF low-light limit
-7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
GFX100S
X-H2
Burst (mechanical)
5 fps
15 fps3× more
Burst (electronic)
2.9 fps
20 fps6.9× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
23 frames
202 frames8.8× more
GFX100S
X-H2
Max resolution
4K
8K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
60 fps2× more
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps
720 Mbps+80%
Internal RAW video
No
Yes
Log profile
F-Log
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
H.265, H.264
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
GFX100S
X-H2
Weight
900 g
660 g−240 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
150 × 104.2 × 87.2 mm
136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

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.