Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X100VI→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 X100VI. 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 40MP (+62MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS
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Battery life540 shots (CIPA) vs ~450 shots (CIPA)
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 | X100VI | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.7 | ||
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | -1.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.6 | ||
| Documentary | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +2.8 | ||
| Casual | -0.8 | ||
| Food | +1.2 | ||
| Macro | +1.6 | ||
| Architecture | +3.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.2 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X100VI | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £7,499 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 x 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 40MP | 102MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye/animal/bird detection | |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 8fps | |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 540 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 471g (body only) | 1030g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.64" OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II |
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