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X100F vs 120N
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
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 | X100FFujifilm · 2017 | 120NHolga |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £450 used | £17 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | — |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | — |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | — |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA) | — |
| Weight | 419g (body only) | — |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.8 × 52.4mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification) | — |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | — |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fixed lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | — |
| Connectivity | 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
X100F
120N
Portrait
4.4/10
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Street
7.0/10
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Travel
5.3/10
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Wedding & Events
4.3/10
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Documentary
4.0/10
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Landscape
3.8/10
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Casual
3.4/10
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Food
3.6/10
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Macro
2.3/10
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Architecture
3.6/10
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Astrophotography
4.2/10
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Fun & simple
5.5/10
5.8/10
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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