Fujifilm
X-T2
Weather-sealed X-T flagship that brought 24MP X-Trans III and serious 4K to Fujifilm.
$1,599
Released Jul 2016
Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Released Feb 2024
X100VI is 7.6 years newer.
Wins
X-T2
Wins
X100VI
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BX100VI has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX100VI has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- AX-T2 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BX100VI has higher RAW buffer depth (52 frames vs 27 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-T2
133 × 92 × 49 mm
507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
X-T2 is 6mm thinner than X100VI but it is also 5mm wider and 17mm taller.
X-T2 is 14 g lighter than X100VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 49mm X-T2 · 55mm X100VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-T2
133 × 92 mm
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-T2
133 × 49 mm
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-T2
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-T2
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-T2
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.5, 91.8, 49.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.77 × vs 0.66 × — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
340 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
Weight
507 g vs 521 g — lower 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Animal / bird AF
Only X100VI supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100VI supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-T2
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓24MP X-Trans III
- ✓4K video
- ✓Dual card slots
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Older AF
- –Needs grip for best video
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
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-T2 or X100VI?
X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for X-T2 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-T2 and X100VI?
X-T2 is 24.3 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-T2 and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?
X-T2 does not have IBIS, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T2 or the X100VI?
X-T2 reaches 14 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-T2 and X100VI?
X-T2 weighs 507 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X-T2 is 14 g lighter.
Do the X-T2 and X100VI record 4K video?
X-T2: 4K up to 30p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-T2 and X100VI weather sealed?
X-T2: Yes. X100VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the X-T2 and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X-T2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $1,599.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.