Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Fujifilm X100VI→Fujifilm Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Fujifilm X100VI. 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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Resolution102MP vs 40MP (+62MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X100VI | Fujifilm GFX 100S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -5.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Fujifilm X100VI | Fujifilm GFX 100S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £4,499 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 40MP | 102MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 460 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 883g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M 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 | Dual SD UHS-II |
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