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X-A7 vs FinePix X100S
Quick take: The X-A7 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the FinePix X100S is the most affordable.
Where the X-A7 wins
- Cheaper new: £228 vs £369
- Resolution: 24.2MP
- Weight: 320g (body only)
- Portrait: 5.9 vs 4.3
- Travel: 6.0 vs 5.3
Where the FinePix X100S wins
- Battery Life: ~330 shots (CIPA)
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- X-A7 118 × 81 × 55 mm · 320 g
- FinePix X100S 126 × 74 × 52 mm · 445 g
The FinePix X100S is 8 mm wider, 7 mm shorter, 3 mm slimmer and 125 g heavier than the X-A7.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-A7 — Beginner Fujifilm: The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
FinePix X100S — Street & Travel: 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
X-A7 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
FinePix X100S (2013)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-A7Fujifilm · 2019 | FinePix X100SFujifilm · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £228 usedBest | £369 used |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~330 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 320g (body only)Best | 445g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) |
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
X-A7
FinePix X100S
Portrait
5.9/10
4.3/10
Street
6.7/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.0/10
5.3/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
4.1/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
—
Filmmaking
4.7/10
—
Documentary
5.0/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
—
Landscape
5.0/10
3.4/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
—
Casual
5.1/10
3.4/10
Food
6.3/10
3.3/10
Macro
5.2/10
2.1/10
Architecture
5.3/10
3.1/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
3.9/10
Fun & simple
—
5.2/10
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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