Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T1→Fujifilm X100F
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-T1. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the X100F
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Resolution24MP vs 16MP (+8MP)
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Generation3 years newer (2017 vs 2014)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | X100F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T1 | X100F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £649 | |
| Released | 2014 | 2017 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | None | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 8fps | |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~390 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 469g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification) | |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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