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Fujifilm

X-A7

Stylish entry APS-C for vloggers with flip screen and simple operation.

$699

Released Oct 2019

vs

Fujifilm

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Released Feb 2020

X100V is 3 months newer.

Wins

2categories

X-A7

Travel

Wins

6categories

X100V

Sports & ActionTravel

7 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X-A7 wins 2 categories·X100V wins 3 categories
  • BX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 6 fps)
  • BX100V has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 6 fps)
  • AX-A7 has lower Weight (320 g vs 478 g)
  • AX-A7 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (440 shots vs 350 shots)
  • BX100V has lower ISO min (native) (160 vs 200)

Key specs at a glance

X-A7X100V
Resolution24.2 MP26.1 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst6 fps30 fps
4K30 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight320 g478 g
Battery440 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-A7

119 × 68 × 41 mm

320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

X-A7 is 9mm narrower, 7mm shorter, and 12mm thinner than X100V.

X-A7 is 158 g lighter than X100V.

Depth (front-to-back): 41mm X-A7 · 53mm X100V

Sensor size, to scale

X-A7

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

X100V

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-A7

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X100V: mount data unavailable

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX-A7X100V
Portrait
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
2.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Landscape
1.5Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
6.0Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
1.0Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
5.0Fair
5.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-A7

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 119, 67.7, 41.1

  • Weight

    320 g vs 478 g — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    440 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100V

  • AF low-light limit

    -5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100V supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only X100V supports it

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    160 vs 200 — lower is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    17 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 30 fps
  • Max video bit rateBoth 200 Mbps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-A7

Pros

  • Flip selfie screen
  • Light and stylish
  • Affordable

Cons

  • No EVF
  • Entry sensor
  • Limited lenses needed

X100V

Pros

  • Classic design
  • Leaf shutter
  • Film simulations
  • Proven street camera

Cons

  • Superseded by X100VI
  • Fixed lens
  • No IBIS

Full specifications

= category winner

X-A7
X100V
Resolution
24.2 MP
26.1 MP+8%
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.7 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-A7
X100V
AF system
Hybrid AF
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-2 EV
-5 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
No
Subject recognition
Human
X-A7
X100V
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps
11 fps+83%
Burst (electronic)
6 fps
30 fps5× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
15 frames
17 frames+13%
X-A7
X100V
Max resolution
4K
4K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
30 fps
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
None
F-Log
Codecs
H.264
H.264
X-A7
X100V
Weight
320 g−158 g less
478 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
119 × 67.7 × 41.1 mm
128 × 74.8 × 53.3 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-A7 or X100V?

X100V scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for X-A7 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-A7 and X100V?

X-A7 is 24.2 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-A7 and X100V have in-body image stabilization?

X-A7 does not have IBIS, while x100V does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-A7 or the X100V?

X-A7 reaches 6 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-A7 and X100V?

X-A7 weighs 320 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X-A7 is 158 g lighter.

Do the X-A7 and X100V record 4K video?

X-A7: 4K up to 30p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.

Are the X-A7 and X100V weather sealed?

X-A7: No. X100V: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the X-A7 and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the X-A7 the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-A7 launched at $699 and X100V at $1,399. The X-A7 is $700 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.