Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X100T→Fujifilm FinePix X100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The FinePix X100 offers little measurable spec improvement over the X100T. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution12MP (down from 16MP — optimised for low light)
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 | X100T | FinePix X100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.0 | ||
| Street | -0.4 | ||
| Travel | -0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.0 | ||
| Documentary | -1.5 | ||
| Landscape | -0.3 | ||
| Casual | -0.5 | ||
| Food | -0.5 | ||
| Macro | -0.4 | ||
| Architecture | -0.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X100T | FinePix X100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £411 used | £332 used | |
| Released | 2014 | 2011 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 12.3MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 12MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 720p/24 | |
| Autofocus | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 445g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 3rd generation with electronic rangefinder mode | Hybrid optical / 1.44M-dot electronic viewfinder | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD slot |
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