X100Svs A5100
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.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The a5100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a5100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £200 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | None |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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