X100Svs A7 V
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, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this 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
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the x100s is the most affordable; only the a7 v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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