Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Fujifilm GFX 100S II→Fujifilm X-E2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The X-E2 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Fujifilm GFX 100S II. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 102MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm GFX 100S II | X-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape | -1.5 | ||
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Street | +4.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Fujifilm GFX 100S II | X-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,499 | £150 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | |
| Resolution | 102MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 7fps | |
| Battery Life | 460 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 883g body only | 350g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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