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X100VI vs A5100
Quick take: The X100VI has the highest resolution at 40MP; the A5100 is the most affordable; only the X100VI is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X100VI — Street, Travel & Everyday: The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
X100VI (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers who want the most refined fixed-lens APS-C compact
- Travel photographers who want one pocketable camera for everything
- X100V owners finally upgrading to IBIS and 40MP
- Anyone on the waiting list — the most sought-after compact camera of its generation
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X100VIFujifilm · 2024 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,749 | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronicBest | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA)Best | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 471g (body only) | 224g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X100VI
A5100
Portrait
6.2/10
5.4/10
Street
7.9/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.7/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.6/10
3.5/10
Filmmaking
6.3/10
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Documentary
7.4/10
4.1/10
Landscape
5.6/10
5.0/10
Casual
5.6/10
5.2/10
Food
6.7/10
5.9/10
Macro
5.8/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
4.7/10
Fun & simple
6.0/10
4.9/10
Vlogging & Video
—
4.7/10
Sports & Action
—
4.7/10
Wildlife
—
5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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