Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm FinePix X100→Fujifilm X100V
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the FinePix X100. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X100V
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Resolution26MP vs 12MP (+14MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 5fps
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Battery life350 shots (CIPA) vs ~300 shots (CIPA)
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Generation9 years newer (2020 vs 2011)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | FinePix X100 | X100V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Street | +1.0 | ||
| Travel | +1.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.5 | ||
| Documentary | +3.6 | ||
| Landscape | +1.9 | ||
| Casual | +1.9 | ||
| Food | +3.0 | ||
| Macro | +3.1 | ||
| Architecture | +1.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | FinePix X100 | X100V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £332 used | £973 used | |
| Released | 2011 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 12.3MP APS-C CMOS | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 720p/24 | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Optical IS | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 445g (with battery) | 478g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical / 1.44M-dot electronic viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I |
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