Fujifilm GFX 100S
medium format · 2021
Leica Q2 · with L-bracket
full-frame fixed · 2019
Fujifilm GFX 100S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Fujifilm GFX 100S lands at 93 and Leica Q2 · with L-bracket at 92. That puts Fujifilm GFX 100S ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Fujifilm GFX 100S if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Leica Q2 · with L-bracket if…
- ✓Mature system, great used market
- ✓Proven lens lineup
- ✓Often on sale
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
TieCompared on the photo sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Autofocus
Fujifilm GFX 100SCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Fujifilm GFX 100S leads on autofocus (91 vs 88).
Video
Fujifilm GFX 100SCompared on the video sub-score
Fujifilm GFX 100S leads on video (89 vs 84).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Leica Q2 · with L-bracket |
|---|---|---|
| Format | medium format | full-frame fixed |
| Release year | 2021 | 2019 |
Fujifilm GFX 100S
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
Leica Q2 · with L-bracket
- +Mature system, great used market
- +Proven lens lineup
- +Often on sale
- −Older AF system
- −Heavier than modern mirrorless
- −Firmware updates trailed off
FAQ: Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica Q2 · with L-bracket
Which is better, Fujifilm GFX 100S or Leica Q2 · with L-bracket? +
Fujifilm GFX 100S scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Fujifilm GFX 100S worth the price? +
At $5,999, Fujifilm GFX 100S delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in photo.
Is Leica Q2 · with L-bracket worth the price? +
At $5,915, Leica Q2 · with L-bracket delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.
Does Fujifilm GFX 100S or Leica Q2 · with L-bracket last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for autofocus, Fujifilm GFX 100S or Leica Q2 · with L-bracket? +
Fujifilm GFX 100S — leads on autofocus (91 vs 88). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.
Which is better for video, Fujifilm GFX 100S or Leica Q2 · with L-bracket? +
Fujifilm GFX 100S — leads on video (89 vs 84). Compared on the video sub-score.