Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Fujifilm X100VI→Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Fujifilm X100VI. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the GFX 50S II
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Resolution51MP vs 40MP (+11MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X100VI | GFX 50S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -5.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Studio Portraits | — | ||
| Commercial | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Fujifilm X100VI | GFX 50S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £2,999 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 40MP | 51MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K/30p (cropped) | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points | |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 3fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 900g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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