Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm FinePix X100S→Fujifilm X100VI
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the FinePix X100S. 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 16MP (+24MP)
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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 6fps
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Battery life~450 shots (CIPA) vs ~330 shots (CIPA)
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Generation11 years newer (2024 vs 2013)
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 X100S | X100VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.9 | ||
| Street | +0.9 | ||
| Travel | +1.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.5 | ||
| Documentary | +3.4 | ||
| Landscape | +2.2 | ||
| Casual | +2.2 | ||
| Food | +3.4 | ||
| Macro | +3.7 | ||
| Architecture | +2.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.7 | ||
| Fun & simple | +0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | FinePix X100S | X100VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369 used | £1,749 | |
| Released | 2013 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 40MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | |
| Stabilisation | — | 7-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 471g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/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 equivalent) | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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