Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm GFX 50R→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 50R. 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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Resolution102MP vs 51MP (+51MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate7fps vs 3fps
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Battery life~530 shots (CIPA, normal mode) vs ~400 shots (CIPA)
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Generation6 years newer (2024 vs 2018)
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 50R | GFX 100S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.7 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.6 | ||
| Documentary | +3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.6 | ||
| Landscape | +1.6 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.7 | ||
| Casual | +1.3 | ||
| Food | +2.0 | ||
| Macro | +2.0 | ||
| Architecture | +2.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GFX 50R | GFX 100S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,135 used | £4,999 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 51MP | 102MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 7fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↑ |
| Weight | 690g (body only) | 883g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.2" 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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