Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-Pro3→Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-Pro3. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the GFX 100S II
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Resolution102MP vs 26MP (+76MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~530 shots (CIPA, normal mode) vs 440 shots (CIPA)
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Generation5 years newer (2024 vs 2019)
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-Pro3 | GFX 100S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.5 | ||
| Street | -0.6 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.1 | ||
| Documentary | +1.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.1 | ||
| Landscape | +2.9 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.4 | ||
| Casual | +0.3 | ||
| Food | +2.2 | ||
| Macro | +1.9 | ||
| Architecture | +3.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.9 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-Pro3 | GFX 100S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £831 used | £4,999 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 102MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↑ |
| Weight | 497g (body only) | 883g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II |
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