X-A7vs X100S
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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
X-A7 (2019)
- 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
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 x-a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | X100S (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £250 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 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 | None (no IBIS) | — |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 445g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 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) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | X100S |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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