X100Svs A7C II
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× 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: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| 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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