Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — X100F (2017): 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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
X100F (2017)
A7C II (2023)
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the x100f is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100F (2017) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 469g (with battery and card) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.8 × 52.4mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100F | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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