X100Tvs A5100
Fujifilm
X100T (2014)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Street, travel & compact everyday shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Compact Everyday Shooting — X100T (2014): A polished step between X100S and X100F — the electronic rangefinder OVF mode was unique, and 16MP X-Trans delivers beautiful files at an accessible used price.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
X100T (2014)
- X100 series enthusiasts who want the rangefinder-era X100 experience at the lowest price
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF with electronic rangefinder overlay
- Travel photographers who want a compact fixed-lens APS-C camera on a tight budget
- Those drawn to the classic X100 design before the X100F's resolution and joystick upgrade
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The a5100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a5100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100T (2014) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £200 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 3rd generation with electronic rangefinder mode | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100T | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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