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GFX 100S II vs Sony FX5

Quick take: The GFX 100S II has the highest resolution at 102MP; the GFX 100S II is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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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.

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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification GFX 100S IIFujifilm · 2024Sony FX5Sony · 2026
Price £4,999£4,699Best
Sensor 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution 102.0MPBest16.6MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detectionAI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking
Stabilisation 8-stop IBISIBIS with Dynamic Active Mode
Burst Rate 7fps10fpsBest
Battery Life ~530 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD)
Weight 883g (body only)734g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm—
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dotsOptional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED
Screen 3.2" tilting touchscreenFully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm)
Mount Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-IICFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual)
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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
Sony FX5
Portrait
9.0/10
6.9/10
Street
6.2/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
8.6/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
7.1/10
8.7/10
Documentary
7.7/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
6.7/10
6.8/10
Landscape
8.5/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
6.8/10
Casual
4.9/10
5.1/10
Food
8.0/10
7.4/10
Macro
7.5/10
5.2/10
Architecture
9.0/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
5.9/10
6.7/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.1/10

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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