Fujifilm GFX100 II vs Fujifilm GFX100S — Which Is Better?
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 102 MP · Medium Format · 8K video
Fujifilm GFX100 II
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 102 MP · Medium Format · 4K video
Fujifilm GFX100S
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm GFX100 II (2023) and the Fujifilm GFX100S (2021) are mirrorless medium format cameras sharing the Fujifilm G lens mount and its native GF lens range. Each captures 102 MP images on a medium format CMOS sensor, giving both scope for large prints and heavy crops. The GFX100S is the smaller and lighter body at 900 g and 150 x 104 x 87 mm, against 1030 g and 152 x 117 x 99 mm for the GFX100 II. The 130 g difference favors the GFX100S when packed weight matters. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2023 | 2021 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 12, 2023 | January 27, 2021 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 152 x 117 x 99 mm | 150 x 104 x 87 mm |
| Camera weight | 1030 g | 900 g |
| Optics | 81/100 | 78/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe GFX100 II is the stronger camera for action, shooting at 8 fps against 5 fps, so it records more frames of a moving subject such as a portrait sitter changing pose. Its electronic viewfinder offers 9,440,000 dots against 3,690,000, making fine detail easier to judge at capture. Both cameras also have 425 autofocus points, in-body stabilisation and a 1/4000 second maximum shutter speed. Their ISO ranges are the same as well, 100 to 12800 standard and expandable to 102400. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
102 MP050 | 102 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
11648 x 8736 | 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. |
8 fps045 | 5 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 5 | X-Processor 4 |
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. |
 3:2 |  4:3 |
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. |
3044080 | 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 | 944000009900000 | 369000009900000 |
| Video | 100/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe GFX100 II is the stronger choice for motion work. Its 8K maximum video resolution, against 4K on the GFX100S, leaves room to crop and reframe footage while keeping 4K output. Its 120 fps maximum frame rate, against 60 fps, opens stronger slow motion for fast movement such as water spray. Both cameras record video and offer built-in timelapse, so interval shooting of a sunset works on either body. The GFX100 II records H.265 alongside H.264 and MPEG-4, while the GFX100S records MPEG-4 and MOV, giving the newer body more format options. | ||
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. |
 8K |  4K |
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. |
7680 x 4320 | 4096 x 2160 |
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. |
120 fps | 60 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, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 87/100 | 87/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe GFX100S is better for waist-level and low-angle work because it has a flip screen, while the GFX100 II has a fixed rear screen. Both share a 3.2-inch touch display with 2,360,000 dots, so reviewing critical focus is equally detailed on either body. Both bodies are weather sealed for dusty or damp conditions and support external flash, live view, and Wi-Fi with Bluetooth for image transfer and remote control. Neither camera has a built-in flash or GPS. | ||
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 | LCD | TFT 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. |
No |  Yes |
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 | 73/100 | 73/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe GFX100 II is the better camera for high-volume shoots, accepting CompactFlash Type B cards alongside UHS-II SD, while the GFX100S has dual UHS-II SD slots only. Both bodies have dual card slots. Under its stated test conditions, the GFX100 II rates 540 shots per charge against 480 for the GFX100S, both from the same NP-W235 battery. Both support USB charging for topping up from a laptop or power bank. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS II Compatible), Compact Flash (Type B) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| 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. |
540 shots1505000 | 480 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the GFX100 II if movement or video is part of your work. Its 8 fps burst, 9.44-million-dot viewfinder, 8K resolution, 120 fps frame rates and CompactFlash Type B support all matter for event portraits, motion studies and hybrid stills-and-video shoots.
Choose the GFX100S for landscape, architecture and travel photography done slowly on a tripod. It offers the same 102 MP resolution, the same G lens range, in-body stabilisation and weather sealing. Its lighter 900 g build and flip screen suit packing to remote viewpoints and framing low-angle compositions.