Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T2→Fujifilm GFX 100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-T2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the GFX 100
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Resolution102MP vs 24MP (+78MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) vs ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip
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Generation3 years newer (2019 vs 2016)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | GFX 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | -5.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T2 | GFX 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £4,999 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 102MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | ↑ |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 1,400g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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