Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm GFX 100S→Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the GFX 100S. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the GFX 100S II
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS
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Burst rate7fps vs 5fps
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Battery life~530 shots (CIPA, normal mode) vs ~460 shots (CIPA)
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Generation3 years newer (2024 vs 2021)
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 | GFX 100S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.9 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.9 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.4 | ||
| Documentary | +0.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.0 | ||
| Casual | +0.5 | ||
| Food | +0.6 | ||
| Macro | +0.6 | ||
| Architecture | +0.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GFX 100S | GFX 100S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,094 | £4,999 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 | ↑ |
| 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, FHD/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6 stops | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 7fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↑ |
| Weight | 819g (body only) | 883g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
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