Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm GFX 100S→Fujifilm X-E2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
→
Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the GFX 100S. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the X-E2
-
Burst rate7fps vs 5fps
Unchanged or similar
-
Resolution16MP (down from 102MP — optimised for low light)
-
Weather sealingNot present in new body
-
StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100S | X-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Landscape | -1.5 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Casual | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GFX 100S | X-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £150 | |
| Released | 2021 | 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, FHD/120p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6 stops | None | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 7fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 900g (with battery and card) | 350g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II combo slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
Compare side-by-side
⚖️ Compare these cameras
See GFX 100S and X-E2 next to each other with our interactive comparison tool.
Get a personalised upgrade score
Run the upgrade checker →
Tell us what you shoot and we'll score the X-E2 against your specific genres — not just specs.
Other upgrades from the GFX 100S
Related buying guides
Camera family history