Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm FinePix X100→Fujifilm X100VI
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 X100VI
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Resolution40MP vs 12MP (+28MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic vs 5fps
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Battery life~450 shots (CIPA) vs ~300 shots (CIPA)
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Generation13 years newer (2024 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 | X100VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.9 | ||
| Street | +1.3 | ||
| Travel | +1.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.5 | ||
| Documentary | +4.9 | ||
| Landscape | +2.5 | ||
| Casual | +2.7 | ||
| Food | +3.9 | ||
| Macro | +4.1 | ||
| Architecture | +2.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | FinePix X100 | X100VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £332 used | £1,749 | |
| Released | 2011 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 12.3MP APS-C CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 40MP | ↑ |
| Video | 720p/24 | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 445g (with battery) | 471g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical / 1.44M-dot electronic viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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