EOS R100vs X100S
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
Who should buy what
EOS R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
Quick take: The eos r100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | X100S (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £250 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 445g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | X100S |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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