Fujifilm GFX GFX100 II Black 2023 Review

With a 102MP sensor in the 95th percentile and a 9.4M-dot EVF that's the best we've tested, the GFX100 II is a resolution beast. It shoots 8K ProRes internal and 4K/60p at full sensor width, but its 1760g weight and middling 8fps burst rate make it less ideal for travel or fast action. You'll find the best deals around $7,800, but watch out for vendors charging over $10,000.

The Fujifilm GFX100 II packs a 102MP medium-format sensor that sits in the 95th percentile among all cameras we've tested, delivering detail that simply outclasses any full-frame rival. You get 8fps bursts, 8K video, and a 9.4M-dot EVF that's essentially the best viewfinder you'll find on a mirrorless body right now. Battery life is rated at 540 shots, placing it in the leading tier, and the built-in stabilization is good for 5 stops. But at 1760g, this thing is no lightweight, and the burst rate falls into average territory for mirrorless cameras these days. Still, for studio, product, or wedding work, the GFX100 II is a resolution monster that brings medium-format image quality closer to a do-it-all body than ever before.

This sensor is the star of the show, and it's not just about megapixels. The 102MP BSI CMOS chip has a native ISO range of 80-12800 and delivers 14 stops of dynamic range, which means you can pull detail from shadows and highlights with incredible latitude. In our database, it ranks as one of the best sensors on the market, and real-world files confirm it: there's a three-dimensionality to the images that smaller sensors just can't match. Autofocus is well above average, with 425 AF points covering almost the entire frame, plus reliable Eye AF and subject detection that benefit from the X-Processor 5. It's not as sticky as a Sony a1 or Nikon Z9 for fast action, but for tracking a bride walking down the aisle or a model on a fashion shoot, it's more than capable. Video specs are strong: internal 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes up to 8K/30p, 4K/60p at full sensor width, and external 12-bit RAW via HDMI. The waveform monitor and vector scope tools baked in, along with direct SSD recording, make this a viable cinema camera that just happens to have 102 megapixels for stills.

Pricing is all over the place, with a spread of $2930 across vendors, ranging from $7820 to $10750. Considering the sensor quality and video chops, even at the high end, you're getting medium-format resolution and 8K internal RAW for far less than a comparable cinema camera. But you have to shop around, because paying nearly $3,000 more for the same body is just throwing money away. The sweet spot seems to be around the $7,800 mark, and at that price, it's a compelling entry into medium format without the six-figure price tags of digital backs from a few years ago.

Stacked against full-frame rivals like the Sony a7 V or Canon EOS R6 Mark III, the GFX100 II trades speed for outright image quality. The Sony and Canon run circles around it with 30fps+ bursts and more advanced AF tracking, but neither can touch the Fuji's resolution or dynamic range. Compared to the Nikon Z9, the GFX100 II offers a larger sensor and still gives you 8K video, but the Z9 is better for action and has a more robust lens ecosystem. If you're primarily a landscape, product, or portrait shooter who values every pixel, the Fuji's medium-format advantage is undeniable. For hybrid shooters who need high-speed bursts and video equally, the full-frame options make more sense.

Travel photographers and anyone who prioritizes a compact, lightweight kit should look elsewhere. The GFX100 II's travel score of 73.1/100 is the weakest in our tests, and at 1760g body-only, it's a beast to carry all day. The 8fps burst also can't keep up with faster full-frame cameras for sports or wildlife, so if speed and portability matter more than ultimate resolution, this camera will frustrate you.

The GFX100 II is a niche powerhouse that makes medium format more practical than ever, but it's not for everyone. If your work demands the absolute best image quality and you can live with the weight and average burst speed, this camera will blow you away. For studio, commercial, wedding, and landscape photographers, it's a top-tier tool that justifies its price by delivering files no full-frame camera can mimic.