Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X100V→Fujifilm GFX 50S II

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

You own

Fujifilm

X100V

£1099

2020

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 50S II

£2999 (+£1,900)

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 50S II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X100V	GFX 50S II
Price	£1,099	£2,999
Released	2020	2021	↑
Sensor	APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI	51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS
Resolution	26MP	51MP	↑
Video	4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos)	4K/30p (cropped)
Autofocus	425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF	Phase-detect, 425 points
Stabilisation	Optical IS	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops
Burst Rate	11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	3fps	↓
Battery Life	350 shots (CIPA)	~440 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	478g	900g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52×	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot	3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon	Fujifilm G-mount (medium format)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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