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X100F vs A5100
Quick take: The A5100 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X100FFujifilm · 2017 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £450 used | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fpsBest | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 419g (body only) | 224g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.8 × 52.4mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification) | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
A5100
Portrait
4.4/10
5.4/10
Street
7.0/10
7.0/10
Travel
5.3/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
3.5/10
Documentary
4.0/10
4.1/10
Landscape
3.8/10
5.0/10
Casual
3.4/10
5.2/10
Food
3.6/10
5.9/10
Macro
2.3/10
5.2/10
Architecture
3.6/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
4.7/10
Fun & simple
5.5/10
4.9/10
Vlogging & Video
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4.7/10
Sports & Action
—
4.7/10
Wildlife
—
5.5/10
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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