Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Fujifilm GFX 100S. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm GFX 100 II were released 2023 and Fujifilm GFX 100S was released 2021. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 2023
Fujifilm GFX 100S 2021

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Fujifilm Medium Format") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Fujifilm GFX 100S 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm GFX 100S has 102 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 102 MP
101756928 pixels
11648 x 8736
Fujifilm GFX 100S 102 MP
101756928 pixels
11648 x 8736

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 100-12800
Fujifilm GFX 100S 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 100S

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100 II can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm GFX 100S can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 8
Fujifilm GFX 100S 5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Fujifilm GFX 100S can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 100 II weighs 1030 gr (equal to 2.27 lb) which is 14% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 100S and its 900 gr (or 1.98 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 1030 gr
2.27 lb
Fujifilm GFX 100S 900 gr
1.98 lb

Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Fujifilm GFX 100S, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Name Fujifilm GFX 100 II Fujifilm GFX 100S
Manufacturer Fujifilm Fujifilm
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Release Year 2023 2021
Release Date 2023-09-12 2021-01-27
MSRP 7499 USD 5999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 11648 x 8736 pixels 11648 x 8736 pixels
Megapixels 102 MP 102 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 X-Processor 4
Image
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm GFX 100S
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 8 stops 6 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 425
Lens Mount Fujifilm G

See Compatible Lenses
Fujifilm G

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Medium Format
0.79x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 19 mm
50 mm becomes 40 mm
100 mm becomes 79 mm
200 mm becomes 158 mm
Medium Format
0.79x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 19 mm
50 mm becomes 40 mm
100 mm becomes 79 mm
200 mm becomes 158 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2” 3.2”
Screen dots 2360000 2360000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1× (1.27× 35mm equiv.) 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 9440000 3690000
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Frames per second 8 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
H.265
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
8192 x 4320
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Memory Card Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm GFX 100S
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Supported (No futher information) Supported (no further information)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 540 shots 460 shots
Width 152 mm 150 mm
Height 117 mm 104 mm
Depth 99 mm 87 mm
Weight 1030 gram 900 gram