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Fujifilm

GFX50S II

Affordable medium format entry with 51MP and IBIS.

$3,999

Released Sep 2021

vs

Fujifilm

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Released Feb 2020

GFX50S II is 1.6 years newer.

Wins

7categories

GFX50S II

Landscape

Wins

5categories

X100V

Sports & ActionTravel

2 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

GFX50S II wins 1 categories·X100V wins 4 categories
  • AGFX50S II has higher IBIS effectiveness (6.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 2.2 fps)
  • BX100V has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 50 Mbps)
  • BX100V has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 3 fps)
  • BX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 117)

Key specs at a glance

GFX50S IIX100V
Resolution51.4 MP26.1 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst3 fps30 fps
IBIS6.5-stopNo
Weight900 g478 g
Battery455 shots350 shots
4K30 fps

Size and weight, to scale

GFX50S II

150 × 104 × 87 mm

900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

GFX50S II is 22mm wider, 29mm taller, and 34mm thicker than X100V.

GFX50S II is 422 g heavier than X100V.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX50S II · 53mm X100V

Sensor size, to scale

GFX50S II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X100V

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 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 caseGFX50S IIX100V
Portrait
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins
Sports & Action
1.5Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
3.5Limited✓ wins
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
1.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
3.0Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX50S II

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6.5 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

  • RAW buffer depth

    35 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better

  • In-body stabilization

    Only GFX50S II supports it

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Headphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only GFX50S II supports it

  • Resolution

    51.4 MP vs 26.1 MP — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100V

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 2.2 fps — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    200 Mbps vs 50 Mbps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    425 vs 117 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only X100V supports it

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100V supports it

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • EVF resolutionBoth 3,690,000
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GFX50S II

Pros

  • Medium format under $4K
  • IBIS
  • Great color

Cons

  • Slower AF
  • Large body
  • Limited lens selection vs FF

X100V

Pros

  • Classic design
  • Leaf shutter
  • Film simulations
  • Proven street camera

Cons

  • Superseded by X100VI
  • Fixed lens
  • No IBIS

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX50S II
X100V
Resolution
51.4 MP+97%
26.1 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format Bayer CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX50S II
X100V
AF system
TTL Contrast AF
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
117
4253.6× more
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-5 EV
Eye AF
No
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
No
Subject recognition
GFX50S II
X100V
Burst (mechanical)
3 fps
11 fps3.7× more
Burst (electronic)
2.2 fps
30 fps13.6× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
35 frames2.1× more
17 frames
GFX50S II
X100V
Max resolution
Full HD
4K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
Max video bit rate
50 Mbps
200 Mbps4× more
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
None
F-Log
Codecs
H.264
H.264
GFX50S II
X100V
Weight
900 g
478 g−422 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
150 × 104.2 × 87.2 mm
128 × 74.8 × 53.3 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, GFX50S II or X100V?

X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX50S II — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX50S II and X100V?

GFX50S II is 51.4 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the GFX50S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX50S II and X100V have in-body image stabilization?

GFX50S II has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x100V does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX50S II or the X100V?

GFX50S II reaches 3 fps mechanical. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX50S II and X100V?

GFX50S II weighs 900 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X100V is 422 g lighter.

Do the GFX50S II and X100V record 4K video?

GFX50S II: Full HD. X100V: 4K up to 30p.

Are the GFX50S II and X100V weather sealed?

GFX50S II: Yes. X100V: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 455 shots (CIPA) for the GFX50S II and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the GFX50S II the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX50S II launched at $3,999 and X100V at $1,399. The X100V is $2,600 less.

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