Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm GFX 50S→Fujifilm Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the GFX 50S. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Fujifilm GFX 100 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 rate8fps vs 3fps
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Battery life540 shots (CIPA) vs ~400 shots (CIPA)
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Generation6 years newer (2023 vs 2017)
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 50S | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.7 | ||
| Street | +1.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.7 | ||
| Documentary | +3.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.9 | ||
| Landscape | +1.6 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.7 | ||
| Casual | +1.4 | ||
| Food | +2.0 | ||
| Macro | +1.9 | ||
| Architecture | +2.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | GFX 50S | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £7,499 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 x 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 51MP | 102MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye/animal/bird detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 8fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 540 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 740g (body only) | 1030g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | 0.64" OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II |
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