Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X100S→Fujifilm Fujifilm GFX 100S II

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

You own

Fujifilm

X100S

£250

2013

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

Fujifilm GFX 100S II

£4499 (+£4,249)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X100S. 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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Full spec comparison

Spec	X100S	Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Price	£250	£4,499
Released	2013	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	Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation	—	8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	6fps	7fps	↑
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	460 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	445g (with battery and card)	883g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder	0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen	2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots	3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent)	Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual SD UHS-II

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