Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T1→Fujifilm 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-T1. 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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Resolution102MP vs 16MP (+86MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life460 shots (CIPA) vs ~350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation10 years newer (2024 vs 2014)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | Fujifilm GFX 100S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -5.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T1 | Fujifilm GFX 100S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £4,499 | |
| Released | 2014 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 102MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 460 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 883g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
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