Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Fujifilm X-S10

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Fujifilm X-S10. 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 X-S10 was released 2020. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 2023
Fujifilm X-S10 2020

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Fujifilm X-S10 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

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 X-S10 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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

Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm X-S10 has 26 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 X-S10 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160

Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a 292 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-S10. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-S10. Fujifilm GFX 100 II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-S10 has 160 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 100-12800
Fujifilm X-S10 160-12800

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 X-S10

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 X-S10 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 8
Fujifilm X-S10 20

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 X-S10 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 122% heavier than Fujifilm X-S10 and its 465 gr (or 1.03 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 1030 gr
2.27 lb
Fujifilm X-S10 465 gr
1.03 lb

Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Fujifilm X-S10 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Fujifilm X-S10, 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 X-S10
Name Fujifilm GFX 100 II Fujifilm X-S10
Manufacturer Fujifilm Fujifilm
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm X-S10
Release Year 2023 2020
Release Date 2023-09-12 2020-10-15
MSRP 7499 USD 999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm X-S10
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm X-S10
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 11648 x 8736 pixels 6240 x 4160 pixels
Megapixels 102 MP 26 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 X-Processor 4
Image
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm X-S10
ISO Range 100 - 12800 160 - 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
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm X-S10
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 X

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
APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm X-S10
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 1040000
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.) 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 9440000 2360000
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm X-S10
Frames per second 8 fps 20 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 7 meters
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 X-S10
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
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 X-S10
Memory Card Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm X-S10
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Supported (No futher information) Yes (via smartphone and wired remote)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Fujifilm X-S10
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-W126S
Battery Life (CIPA) 540 shots 325 shots
Width 152 mm 126 mm
Height 117 mm 85 mm
Depth 99 mm 65 mm
Weight 1030 gram 465 gram