X-T1vs X100S
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
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-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
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 x100s is the most affordable; only the x-t1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | X100S (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 445g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 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, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | X100S |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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