X100Svs DC-G100D
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
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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.
Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel — DC-G100D (2023): The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
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
DC-G100D (2023)
- Content creators who want better quality than a smartphone without the weight of a full-size camera
- Travel vloggers who want the smallest capable MFT camera with a flip screen and mic input
- Photography beginners entering the Lumix MFT system at an accessible price point
- G100 owners who want the upgraded phase-detect AF for better subject tracking
Quick take: The dc-g100d has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £649 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD |
| Stabilisation | — | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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