Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-Pro1→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-Pro1. 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 16MP (+86MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate8fps vs 6fps
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Battery life540 shots (CIPA) vs ~300 shots (CIPA)
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Generation11 years newer (2023 vs 2012)
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-Pro1 | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +4.1 | ||
| Street | -0.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +5.3 | ||
| Documentary | +4.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.5 | ||
| Landscape | +4.5 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.8 | ||
| Casual | +1.6 | ||
| Food | +4.1 | ||
| Macro | +3.8 | ||
| Architecture | +4.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-Pro1 | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £7,499 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 x 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 102MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye/animal/bird detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 540 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 450g (body only) | 1030g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | 0.64" OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II |
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