Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm GFX 100S II→Fujifilm GFX 100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the GFX 100S II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the GFX 100
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Battery life~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) vs ~530 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (102MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | GFX 100S II | GFX 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.1 | ||
| Street | -1.4 | ||
| Travel | -1.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.7 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.2 | ||
| Documentary | -1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.9 | ||
| Landscape | -0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.9 | ||
| Casual | -1.1 | ||
| Food | -1.0 | ||
| Macro | -0.9 | ||
| Architecture | -0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GFX 100S II | GFX 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £2,199 used | |
| Released | 2024 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 102MP | 102MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | ↑ |
| Weight | 883g (body only) | 1400g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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