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.
Street, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
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X100S (2013)
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x100s is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 533g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | Fujifilm X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
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