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X-T1

Original weather-sealed X-T body with a large EVF and analog control layout.

$1,299

Released Jan 2014

vs
X100VI

Fujifilm

X100VI

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

$1,599

Released Feb 2024

X100VI is 10.1 years newer.

Wins

4categories

X-T1

Travel

Wins

8categories

X100VI

WildlifePortrait

3 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

X-T1 wins 0 categories·X100VI wins 5 categories
  • BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX100VI has higher RAW buffer depth (52 frames vs 8 frames)
  • BX100VI has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
  • BX100VI has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 8 fps)
  • BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 16.3 MP)

Key specs at a glance

X-T1X100VI
Resolution16.3 MP40.2 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max6,40012,800
Burst8 fps20 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight440 g521 g
Battery350 shots310 shots
4K60 fps

Size and weight, to scale

X-T1

129 × 90 × 47 mm

440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)

X100VI front view

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

X-T1 is 9mm thinner than X100VI but it is also 1mm wider and 15mm taller.

X-T1 is 81 g lighter than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 47mm X-T1 · 55mm X100VI

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X-T1

129 × 90 mm

X100VI back view

X100VI

128 × 75 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

X-T1

129 × 47 mm

X100VI top view

X100VI

128 × 55 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X-T1

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-T1

✓ 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-T1X100VI
Portrait
4.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
3.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
1.5Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Landscape
1.5Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
6.0Good
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
1.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-T1

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 129, 89.8, 46.7

  • Burst (mechanical)

    8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    440 g vs 521 g — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    350 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.77 × vs 0.66 × — 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

  • RAW buffer depth

    52 frames vs 8 frames — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 8 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
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-T1

Pros

  • Classic X-T design
  • Weather sealed
  • Large EVF

Cons

  • 16MP sensor
  • No 4K
  • Old AF

X100VI

Pros

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

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

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Full specifications

= category winner

X-T1
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-T1
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-T1
X100VI
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps+33%
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
8 fps
20 fps2.5× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
8 frames
52 frames6.5× more
X-T1
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-T1
X100VI
Weight
440 g−81 g less
521 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
129 × 89.8 × 46.7 mm
128 × 74.8 × 55.3 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-T1 or X100VI?

X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X-T1 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-T1 and X100VI?

X-T1 is 16.3 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-T1 and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

X-T1 does not have IBIS, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T1 or the X100VI?

X-T1 reaches 8 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-T1 and X100VI?

X-T1 weighs 440 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X-T1 is 81 g lighter.

Do the X-T1 and X100VI record 4K video?

X-T1: Full HD. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X-T1 and X100VI weather sealed?

X-T1: Yes. X100VI: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X-T1 and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X-T1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-T1 launched at $1,299 and X100VI at $1,599. The X-T1 is $300 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.