Fujifilm
GFX50S II
Affordable medium format entry with 51MP and IBIS.
$3,999
Released Sep 2021
Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Released Feb 2024
X100VI is 2.5 years newer.
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Wins
GFX50S II
Wins
X100VI
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100VI has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 2.2 fps)
- BX100VI has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 50 Mbps)
- BX100VI has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 117)
- BX100VI has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 3 fps)
- AGFX50S II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX50S II
150 × 104 × 87 mm
900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)
X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
GFX50S II is 22mm wider, 29mm taller, and 32mm thicker than X100VI.
GFX50S II is 379 g heavier than X100VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX50S II · 55mm X100VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GFX50S II
150 × 104 mm
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
GFX50S II
150 × 87 mm
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GFX50S II
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 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
GFX50S II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only GFX50S II supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
455 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
Resolution
51.4 MP vs 40.2 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 125 — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.77 × vs 0.66 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X100VI
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 2.2 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 50 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
425 vs 117 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only X100VI supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X100VI supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 3,690,000
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, GFX50S II or X100VI?
X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX50S II — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX50S II and X100VI?
GFX50S II is 51.4 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the GFX50S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX50S II and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?
GFX50S II has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX50S II or the X100VI?
GFX50S II reaches 3 fps mechanical. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX50S II and X100VI?
GFX50S II weighs 900 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X100VI is 379 g lighter.
Do the GFX50S II and X100VI record 4K video?
GFX50S II: Full HD. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GFX50S II and X100VI weather sealed?
GFX50S II: Yes. X100VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 455 shots (CIPA) for the GFX50S II and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the GFX50S II the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX50S II launched at $3,999 and X100VI at $1,599. The X100VI is $2,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.