X100Svs Nikon Z9
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.
Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
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 Z9 (2021)
- Professional sports, wildlife and photojournalism photographers
- Nikon D6 or D850 users making the final switch to mirrorless
- Those who need the fastest, most reliable AF Nikon has ever made
- Professionals who need a flagship body with no mechanical shutter
Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x100s is the most affordable; only the nikon z9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | Nikon Z9 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £5,499 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | — | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 1340g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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