X100Svs Z6
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.
Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
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
Z6 (2018)
- Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
- Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget
Quick take: The z6 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100s is the most affordable; only the z6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | Z6 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £749 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 12fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | Z6 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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