GFX 50S IIvs Fujifilm X100VIvs ZV-E10 II
Which should you buy?
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Street, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
- You want a single camera for travel, street, and everyday shooting
- You love the aesthetic of film simulations and analogue rendering
- You want the best compact camera that you'll actually carry with you everywhere
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- You're a vlogger or content creator who wants a step up from a smartphone
- You prioritise video quality, autofocus reliability, and easy social media sharing
- You're new to interchangeable lens cameras and want something approachable but capable
- You create content for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram and need a camera built for that workflow
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the zv-e10 ii is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii, fujifilm x100vi are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £1,499 | £679 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 40.2MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 7-stop IBIS | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 900g body only | 533g with battery and card | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
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