X100Svs M10
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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 & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
Who should buy what
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Quick take: The m10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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