Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T2→Fujifilm X100V

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-T2

£549

2016

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X100V

£1099 (+£550)

2020

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-T2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X100V

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Burst rate

11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip
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Generation

4 years newer (2020 vs 2016)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T2	X100V
Price	£549	£1,099
Released	2016	2020	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI
Resolution	24MP	26MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/60p	4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos)
Autofocus	Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection	425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF
Stabilisation	None	Optical IS
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip	11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip	350 shots (CIPA)
Weight	507g (with battery and card)	478g	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification	Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52×
Screen	3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch)	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot)	Single SD UHS-I

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