X100Svs Q
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, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The q has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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