X-T1vs RX100 VI
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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The rx100 vi has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable; only the x-t1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £700 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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