X100Svs Sony A7R V
Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
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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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
- Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
- A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x100s is the most affordable; only the sony a7r v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | — | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | Sony A7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| 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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