X100Svs A7 IV
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.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid 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
A7 IV (2021)
- Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
- Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
- A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body
Quick take: The a7 iv has the highest resolution at 33mp; the x100s is the most affordable; only the a7 iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| 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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