X100Tvs A7
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.
Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction — A7 (2013): The camera that changed photography — the world's first compact full-frame mirrorless, the A7 launched a product family that redefined what was possible.
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
A7 (2013)
- Photographers interested in the camera that launched the full-frame mirrorless era
- Budget-conscious buyers who want to experience full-frame image quality at minimal cost
- Sony FE system users who want the original A7 for sentimental or historical value
- Those adapting vintage lenses who want full-frame with phase-detect AF at low cost
Quick take: The a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100T (2014) | A7 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £299 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 3rd generation with electronic rangefinder mode | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100T | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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