Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-Half→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 X-Half. 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 18MP (+84MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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 | X-Half | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +5.2 | ||
| Street | -1.2 | ||
| Travel | -0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +5.0 | ||
| Documentary | +3.7 | ||
| Landscape | +5.2 | ||
| Casual | -1.0 | ||
| Food | +4.2 | ||
| Macro | +5.2 | ||
| Architecture | +5.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.5 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-Half | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £7,499 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 x 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 102MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF (phase + contrast) with face detection; slow for moving subjects | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye/animal/bird detection | |
| Stabilisation | — | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | No burst rate | 8fps | |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | 540 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 191g (body only) | 1030g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | 0.64" OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | microSD | 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II |
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