X100Svs A7R
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.
Studio, Tripod Landscape & Camera History — A7R (2013): The world's first 36MP full-frame mirrorless — a landmark camera that launched the A7R series, despite contrast-detect AF and significant shutter shock limitations.
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
A7R (2013)
- Collectors and photographers interested in the camera that started the A7R lineage
- Studio photographers who work on a tripod and can manage contrast-detect AF
- Landscape photographers who prioritise resolution over autofocus performance
- Sony FE system users who want a historical body at a very low used price
Quick take: The a7r has the highest resolution at 36mp; the x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | A7R (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £349 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 36.4MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor) |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 465g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | A7R |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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