Fujifilm
GFX 100S II 2024
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
£4999
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GFX 100S II vs A5100
Quick take: The GFX 100S II has the highest resolution at 102MP; the A5100 is the most affordable; only the GFX 100S II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
GFX 100S II — Commercial, Studio & Landscape Professionals: 102MP medium-format quality in the most accessible GFX body — the best entry point to the Fujifilm GFX system.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: 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
GFX 100S II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GFX 100S IIFujifilm · 2024 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MPBest | 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 | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 7fpsBest | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 883g (body only) | 224g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | No viewfinder |
| 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 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GFX 100S II
A5100
Portrait
9.0/10
5.4/10
Street
6.2/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
8.6/10
3.5/10
Filmmaking
7.1/10
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Documentary
7.7/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
6.7/10
4.7/10
Landscape
8.5/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
5.5/10
Casual
4.9/10
5.2/10
Food
8.0/10
5.9/10
Macro
7.5/10
5.2/10
Architecture
9.0/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.9/10
4.7/10
Vlogging & Video
—
4.7/10
Fun & simple
—
4.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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