X100Vvs A7 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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £549 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
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