X100Svs Z5 II
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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible 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
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100s is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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