X100Vvs A7S
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.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
Who should buy what
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
A7S (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a7s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £600 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 12.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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