Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm GFX100 II — Which Is Better?
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 51 MP · Medium Format · Full HD video
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 102 MP · Medium Format · 8K video
Fujifilm GFX100 II
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the Fujifilm GFX100 II are mirrorless medium format cameras sharing the Fujifilm G mount and its GF lens lineup. The GFX100 II arrived in 2023, two years after the 50S II, and is the larger and heavier body. It measures 152 x 117 x 99 mm and weighs 1030 g, against 150 x 104 x 87 mm and 900 g for the 50S II. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2021 | 2023 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 2, 2021 | September 12, 2023 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 150 x 104 x 87 mm | 152 x 117 x 99 mm |
| Camera weight | 900 g | 1030 g |
| Optics | 77/100 | 81/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe GFX100 II is the stronger choice for heavy cropping and very large prints, doubling the pixel count to 102 MP against the 50S II's 51 MP. Reframing a wide frame still leaves twice the pixels for big output. For movement, the GFX100 II shoots at up to 8 fps while the 50S II manages 3 fps, favoring the newer body when a subject will not hold still. Both cameras offer in-body image stabilisation, the same 425 autofocus points and the same ISO range. The viewfinder is the difference for critical framing, with 9,440,000 dots on the GFX100 II against 3,690,000 on the 50S II. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
51 MP050 | 102 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
8256 x 6192 | 11648 x 8736 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
44 x 33 | 44 x 33 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 Medium Format | Medium Format |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
3 fps045 | 8 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
X-Processor 4 | X-Processor 5 |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 4:3 |  3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
5030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
1024003003280000 | 1024003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
360044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
4250300 | 4250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 369000009900000 | 944000009900000 |
| Video | 57/100 | 100/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe GFX100 II is the clear choice for adding motion to medium format work, recording up to 8K. The 50S II is limited to Full HD and 30 fps. Frame rate is a separate limit, and the GFX100 II supports up to 120 fps for strong slow motion. Both cameras record video in MPEG-4 files and offer built-in timelapse for interval projects. The GFX100 II also supports H.264 and H.265, giving editors more codec choice. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD |  8K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 7680 x 4320 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
30 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Features | 87/100 | 87/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe rear screen is a genuine difference for awkward angles: the GFX 50S II folds fully for waist-level and overhead framing, while the GFX100 II does not. Low flowers and elevated portraits are easier to frame on the 50S II. Both screens are 3.2 inches with 2,360,000 dots and touch control. Weather sealing, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and an external flash shoe appear on both cameras, so outdoor work and wireless transfer are covered on either body. Neither includes a built-in flash or GPS, so geotagging needs a separate device. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
✗ | ✗ |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
23600001150001500000 | 23600001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | No |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 71/100 | 73/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe GFX100 II has the longer rated battery life, at 540 shots against 440 for the 50S II. Both run on the same NP-W235 battery and support USB charging, so top-ups work on either body. Both cameras carry dual card slots. The 50S II takes SD cards at UHS-II speed, while the GFX100 II also accepts Compact Flash Type B, an extra media option for its large 102 MP files. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS II Compatible), Compact Flash (Type B) |
| Dual memory card slots |  Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | NP-W235 | NP-W235 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
440 shots1505000 | 540 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Fujifilm GFX100 II if resolution, speed or motion drives the purchase. Its 102 MP files give landscape and commercial photographers far more cropping latitude, and its 8 fps burst suits fleeting expressions. 8K recording makes it a genuine hybrid body, backed by a Compact Flash Type B card option and a longer rated battery life.
The Fujifilm GFX 50S II remains a sound pick for deliberate, tripod-based stills work. At 51 MP it delivers medium format detail for landscapes and product shots, and its folding screen eases low-angle framing.