Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-E3→Fujifilm Fujifilm GFX 100S II

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-E3

£300

2017

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

Fujifilm GFX 100S II

£4499 (+£4,199)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-E3. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Fujifilm GFX 100S II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-E3	Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Price	£300	£4,499
Released	2017	2024	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution	24MP	102MP	↑
Video	4K/15p, 1080p/60p	4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF, face detection	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation	None	8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps)	7fps	↓
Battery Life	~350 shots (CIPA)	460 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	337g (body only)	883g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification	0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen	3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots	3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Dual SD UHS-II

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