X100Svs A7C
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.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
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 (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Quick take: The a7c has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | A7C (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 509g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | A7C |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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