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FinePix X100 vs X100F
Quick take: The X100F has the highest resolution at 24MP; the FinePix X100 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X100F — Street, Travel & Everyday Photography: The X100F is the camera that made the X100 series legendary — 24MP X-Trans III, a hybrid viewfinder, and the best fixed 35mm compact lens available.
Who should buy what
X100F (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers who want a discreet, tactile camera with a fixed 35mm lens
- Travel photographers who prefer one lens and minimal kit
- Fujifilm fans who want the X100 experience at a lower cost than the X100V or VI
- Photographers who value the hybrid OVF/EVF for a rangefinder-like shooting style
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | FinePix X100Fujifilm · 2011 | X100FFujifilm · 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £332 usedBest | £450 used |
| Sensor | 12.3MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 12.3MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 720p/24 | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 8fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~390 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 445g (with battery) | 419g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 53.9mm | 126.5 × 74.8 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical / 1.44M-dot electronic viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification) |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, hot shoe | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
FinePix X100
X100F
Portrait
3.3/10
4.4/10
Street
6.6/10
7.0/10
Travel
4.9/10
5.3/10
Wedding & Events
3.1/10
4.3/10
Documentary
2.5/10
4.0/10
Landscape
3.1/10
3.8/10
Casual
2.9/10
3.4/10
Food
2.8/10
3.6/10
Macro
1.7/10
2.3/10
Architecture
2.8/10
3.6/10
Astrophotography
4.0/10
4.2/10
Fun & simple
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5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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