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Fujifilm

X-M1

Small entry X-mount body with a tilting screen and 16MP X-Trans sensor.

$699

Released Jun 2013

vs

Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Released Feb 2024

X100VI is 10.7 years newer.

Wins

2categories

X-M1

Wins

8categories

X100VI

WildlifePortrait

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X-M1 wins 0 categories·X100VI wins 5 categories
  • BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX100VI has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
  • BX100VI has higher RAW buffer depth (52 frames vs 10 frames)
  • BX100VI has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 5.6 fps)
  • BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 16.3 MP)

Key specs at a glance

X-M1X100VI
Resolution16.3 MP40.2 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max6,40012,800
Burst5.6 fps20 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight330 g521 g
Battery350 shots310 shots
4K60 fps

Size and weight, to scale

X-M1

117 × 67 × 39 mm

330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

X-M1 is 11mm narrower, 8mm shorter, and 16mm thinner than X100VI.

X-M1 is 191 g lighter than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 39mm X-M1 · 55mm X100VI

Sensor size, to scale

X-M1

23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

368 mm² area

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-M1

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X100VI: 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-M1X100VI
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
2.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
1.0Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
4.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
0.0Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
3.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-M1

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 116.9, 66.5, 39

  • Weight

    330 g vs 521 g — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    350 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • Max video bit rate

    200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    52 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 5.6 fps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    40.2 MP vs 16.3 MP — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-M1

Pros

  • Very compact
  • Tilting LCD
  • X-Trans sensor

Cons

  • No built-in EVF
  • Old AF
  • No 4K

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

Full specifications

= category winner

X-M1
X100VI
Resolution
16.3 MP
40.2 MP2.5× more
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
23.6 x 15.6 mm
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-M1
X100VI
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
Human
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
X-M1
X100VI
Burst (mechanical)
5.6 fps
6 fps+7%
Burst (electronic)
5.6 fps
20 fps3.6× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
10 frames
52 frames5.2× more
X-M1
X100VI
Max resolution
Full HD
6.2K
4K max frame rate
60 fps
Max video bit rate
36 Mbps
200 Mbps5.6× more
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
None
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
H.264
H.265, H.264
X-M1
X100VI
Weight
330 g−191 g less
521 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
116.9 × 66.5 × 39 mm
128 × 74.8 × 55.3 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-M1 or X100VI?

X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X-M1 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-M1 and X100VI?

X-M1 is 16.3 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-M1 and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

X-M1 does not have IBIS, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-M1 or the X100VI?

X-M1 reaches 5.6 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-M1 and X100VI?

X-M1 weighs 330 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X-M1 is 191 g lighter.

Do the X-M1 and X100VI record 4K video?

X-M1: Full HD. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X-M1 and X100VI weather sealed?

X-M1: No. X100VI: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X-M1 and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X-M1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-M1 launched at $699 and X100VI at $1,599. The X-M1 is $900 less.

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