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Fujifilm FinePix X100 vs Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Camera summary

The Fujifilm FinePix X100, made by Fujifilm, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on May 16, 2011.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.3 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.5 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Fujifilm X100S, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Fujifilm X100S

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 49 focus points.

Max video resolutions

1280 x 720

Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NP-95

The battery of this camera can last up to 300 shots per charge with the included NP-95 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Fujifilm X100S

Camera summary

The Fujifilm X100S, made by Fujifilm, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on July 29, 2013. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
1.8 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.8 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Fujifilm FinePix X100, with advanced features and improved performance.

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Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Fujifilm X100T, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Fujifilm X100T

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS X-TRANS II sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 49 focus points.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NP-95

The battery of this camera can last up to 330 shots per charge with the included NP-95 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100S
Af center
No
No
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
No
Af Face detection
No
No
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
No
No
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
No
No
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 49 49

Connectivity

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100S
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity - Eye-Fi Connected
DXO color depth 22.9 0.0
DXO dynamic range 12.4 0.0
DXO low light ISO 1001.0 0.0
DXO overall score 73.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100S
AF area
No
No
average
Yes
Yes
Center weighted
No
No
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100S
AKA - -
announced May 16, 2011 July 29, 2013
Body type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
msrp $714.95 $0.00
model Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100S
Predecessor model Fujifilm FinePix X100
Successor model Fujifilm X100S Fujifilm X100T

Lense

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100S
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100S
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100S
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Flash range 9.00 m 9.00 m
Image stabilization
No
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 5.0 fps 6.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30 30
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100S
Battery life 300 shots 330 shots
Battery model NP-95 NP-95
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm 127 x 74 x 54mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 445 grs 445 grs

Screen

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100S
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 460 460
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100S
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Max image resolution 4288 x 2848 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Sensor resolution 12 16
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II

Headphone port

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100S
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4 H.264
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps)

Viewfinder

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100S
viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 2,350k dots