Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X100V→Fujifilm GFX 100S

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

You own

Fujifilm

X100V

£1099

2020

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 100S

£3999 (+£2,900)

2021

✅

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 GFX 100S

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X100V	GFX 100S
Price	£1,099	£3,999
Released	2020	2021	↑
Sensor	APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI	102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution	26MP	102MP	↑
Video	4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos)	4K/30p, FHD/120p
Autofocus	425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF	Phase-detect hybrid AF, face/eye detection
Stabilisation	Optical IS	IBIS — up to 6 stops
Burst Rate	11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	5fps	↓
Battery Life	350 shots (CIPA)	~460 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	478g	900g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52×	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot	3.0" 3-direction tilting touchscreen
Mount	Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon	Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I	Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II combo slot

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