Fujifilm GFX100S II Black 2024

A 102MP medium format beast with elite stabilization and a gorgeous EVF, held back by autofocus from another decade. Shop the low end of the price spread and it's a steal.

The sensor and stabilization are the stars here, both sitting at the 98th percentile in our database. That 8-stop IBIS is genuinely impressive for a medium format body, and it unlocks the 400MP Pixel Shift mode for static subjects. The 7fps burst is solid for this class, but the autofocus system is the elephant in the room. One AF point and a 1st percentile ranking means this is not the camera for fast action or erratic subjects.

Against the Sony a7R V, the GFX100S II wins on pure sensor size and stabilization, but loses badly on autofocus and burst speed. The Nikon Z9 is a completely different animal, a speed demon with pro-level AF, but it's heavier and more expensive. If you need one camera that does everything, the Sony or Nikon make more sense. If you want maximum image quality for static or slow-moving subjects, the Fujifilm is the pick.

Pricing is all over the place, from USD 5,699 to USD 9,400 across four US listings. That USD 3,701 spread is absurd, so shop carefully. At the low end, this is a screaming deal for medium format. At the high end, you're paying flagship money for a body that still has that weak autofocus. Newegg has the best listed price right now.

The Fujifilm GFX100S II is a 102MP medium format monster crammed into a body that weighs less than some full-frame flagships. The headline here is simple: you get near-flagship GFX100 II image quality in a smaller, more affordable package. If you shoot product work, landscapes, or anything where detail and dynamic range pay the bills, this thing is a serious tool.

If you need reliable autofocus for moving subjects, skip this. The single AF point is a dealbreaker for weddings, sports, or wildlife. Go grab a Sony a7R V or Nikon Z9 instead.

Buy the GFX100S II if your work is product, landscape, or studio portraiture and you want medium format image quality without the flagship price. The sensor and IBIS are genuinely elite. Just know that the autofocus is a real limitation, and don't pay anywhere near the top of that price range.