X100Vvs Z5 II
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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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
Who should buy what
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x100v is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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