Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X100V→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 X100V. 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 26MP (+76MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life540 shots (CIPA) vs 350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation3 years newer (2023 vs 2020)
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 | X100V | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.6 | ||
| Street | -1.7 | ||
| Travel | -0.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.8 | ||
| Documentary | +1.8 | ||
| Landscape | +3.4 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | +2.1 | ||
| Macro | +2.6 | ||
| Architecture | +4.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.2 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X100V | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £7,499 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 x 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 102MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye/animal/bird detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 540 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 478g (with battery and card) | 1030g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | 0.64" OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II |
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