Fujifilm GFX 100S IIvs A5100
Fujifilm
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
Starting from £4499 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
View Fujifilm GFX 100S II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Professionals — Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024): 102MP medium-format quality in the most accessible GFX body — the best entry point to the Fujifilm GFX system.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 102MP files
- Landscape photographers wanting the ultimate detail in large format prints
- GFX 100S owners upgrading to the new sensor and improved autofocus
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Fujifilm offers
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The fujifilm gfx 100s ii has the highest resolution at 102mp; the a5100 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm gfx 100s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,499 | £200 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 460 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 883g body only | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm GFX 100S II | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
More comparisons with Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Camera family history