Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-Half→Fujifilm GFX 100S

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-Half

£549

2025

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 100S

£3999 (+£3,450)

2021

✅

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 GFX 100S

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-Half	GFX 100S
Price	£549	£3,999
Released	2025	2021	↓
Sensor	17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation)	102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution	18MP	102MP	↑
Video	1080p, vertical video mode	4K/30p, FHD/120p
Autofocus	Contrast-detection AF with face detection	Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection
Stabilisation	—	IBIS — up to 6 stops
Burst Rate	N/A	5fps
Battery Life	~880 shots (CIPA)	~460 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	240g (body with battery and card)	900g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Optical viewfinder (frame-line type)	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	2.4-inch fixed touchscreen	3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen
Mount	Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount)	Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)
Memory Cards	microSD	Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II combo slot

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