X100Svs Nikon D7500
Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The nikon d7500 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the x100s is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £899 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| 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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