Fujifilm GFX100 Fujifilm - GFX100 II Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black Review
The GFX100 II has the best sensor in the business and pro-level video features, but its autofocus feels years behind. Here's who should buy it.
Overview
The GFX100 II is a monster of a camera, but it's not for everyone. The one thing you need to know is that this is a specialized tool for photographers and filmmakers who need ultimate image quality above all else. It's got a massive 102MP medium format sensor that sits in the 100th percentile, and its video features are shockingly good for a camera in this class. But you're paying a premium for that sensor, and you're making compromises everywhere else to get it.
Performance
What surprised me is how capable this is for video. A 102MP stills camera hitting 97th percentile for video performance feels like a cheat code. The 8K/30p, ProRes RAW, and direct-to-SSD recording make it a legitimate cinema camera alternative. The autofocus, sitting at a mediocre 45th percentile, is the obvious weak link. It's fine for controlled shoots, but don't expect it to track a running subject like a Sony.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- That 102MP medium format sensor is in a league of its own. The image quality is simply unreal. 100th
- Video features are insane for a stills camera: 8K, ProRes RAW, waveforms, the whole pro workflow. 98th
- In-body stabilization is excellent (91st percentile), which is crucial for handholding such a high-res sensor. 89th
- Built-in Camera to Cloud for Frame.io is a genuinely smart feature for modern workflows. 71th
Cons
- The autofocus system feels dated. At 45th percentile, it's the camera's biggest bottleneck. 35th
- The body isn't weather-sealed, which is a bizarre omission for an $8500 professional tool.
- The display and EVF rankings are mediocre (44th and 50th percentile). The tech feels like an afterthought.
- It's huge, heavy, and at $8500, it's an investment that only makes sense if you're getting paid for those files.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 100 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 10-bit | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 3.9 lbs |
Value & Pricing
At $8500, the value proposition is razor sharp. If you're a commercial photographer, landscape artist, or high-end videographer who bills clients for ultimate quality, it's worth every penny. For anyone else, it's a wildly expensive and cumbersome overkill. You're not paying for an all-rounder; you're paying for a specific, top-tier output.
Price History
vs Competition
For stills, the closest rival is the Sony A7R IV. You give up the medium format magic and some video chops, but you gain vastly better autofocus, a lighter body, and save about $5000. For a hybrid shooter, the Fujifilm X-S20 is the polar opposite: tiny, affordable, and incredibly capable for both photos and video, but with a much smaller sensor. The GFX100 II asks you to choose: do you want the best possible image, or the best possible camera? The Sony and the X-S20 are better cameras. The GFX is the better image.
| Spec | Fujifilm GFX100 Fujifilm - GFX100 II Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black | Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 9 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body | Sony Alpha 7 Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera with 28-70mm | Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS R6 Mark II Body | Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-H2 Mirrorless Camera, Black | OM System OM-3 OM SYSTEM OM-3 Mirrorless Camera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless | Mirrorless | Mirrorless | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | 100MP Full Frame | 45.7MP Full Frame | 33MP Full Frame | 24.2MP Full Frame | 40.2MP APS-C | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds |
| AF Points | — | — | 759 | 1000 | — | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 30 | 10 | 40 | 20 | 120 |
| Video | 8K | 8K | 4K | 4K | 8K | 4K |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1760 | 1338 | 635 | 590 | 1660 | 408 |
Verdict
Buy the GFX100 II if your livelihood depends on having the absolute highest resolution and most cinematic video from a mirrorless camera, and you're okay with its slow autofocus and lack of sealing. For everyone else, a high-resolution full-frame camera like a Sony A7R V or even Fuji's own GFX100S will give you 95% of the quality for a lot less money and hassle. This is a brilliant, flawed specialist.