X100Vvs G85
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
Who should buy what
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the g85 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | G85 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £350 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 9fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 426g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| 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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