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X100

Fujifilm

X100

The original fixed-lens premium compact that launched the X100 line and Fujifilm's modern revival.

$1,199

Launch price

Released Feb 2011

vs
ZR

Nikon

ZR

Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.

$2,199

Launch price

Released Sep 2025

ZR is 14.6 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

X100

VloggingSports & Action

Wins

5categories

ZR

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X100 wins 1 categories·ZR wins 4 categories
  • AX100 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
  • BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
  • BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
  • BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
  • BZR has higher Resolution (24.5 MP vs 12.3 MP)

Key specs at a glance

X100ZR
Resolution12.3 MP24.5 MP
SensorAPS-CFull Frame
ISO max25,60051,200
Burst15 fps120 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBIS6-stop7.5-stop
Weight445 g630 g

Size and weight, to scale

X100 front view

X100

127 × 74 × 54 mm

445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

ZR front view

ZR

134 × 81 × 49 mm

630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)

X100 is 8mm narrower and 6mm shorter than ZR but it is also 5mm thicker.

X100 is 185 g lighter than ZR.

Depth (front-to-back): 54mm X100 · 49mm ZR

Back view, to scale

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

X100 back view

X100

127 × 74 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZR back view

ZR

134 × 81 mm

Top view, to scale

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

X100

127 × 54 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZR top view

ZR

134 × 49 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X100

23.6 × 15.8 mm · APS-C

373 mm² area

ZR

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X100: mount data unavailable

ZR

✓ more lenses

Nikon Z

90+

native lenses available

40 first-party50 third-party

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 caseX100ZR
Portrait
5.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
7.0Good
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
2.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
4.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good
6.5Good
Vlogging
7.5Good✓ wins
7.0Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X100

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Burst (mechanical)

    6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 126.5, 74.4, 53.9

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Weight

    445 g vs 630 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

ZR

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Birds, Dogs…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134, 80.5, 49

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I

  • Burst (electronic)

    120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Internal RAW video

    Only ZR supports it

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X100

Pros

  • Historic X100 origin
  • Hybrid viewfinder debut
  • Classic design
  • APS-C in compact

Cons

  • 12MP very dated
  • Slow AF
  • No 4K

ZR

Pros

  • 6K/60p R3D NE RAW
  • 32-bit float audio
  • 7.5-stop stabilization
  • Compact 535g cinema body

Cons

  • No built-in EVF
  • Cinema-first ergonomics
  • Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

X100
ZR
Resolution
12.3 MP
24.5 MP+99%
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
23.6 × 15.8 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
X100
ZR
Processor
X-Processor 5
EXPEED 7 / RED imaging pipeline
X100
ZR
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
51,200+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
204,800
X100
ZR
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
N/A
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, X100 or ZR?

ZR scores 7.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for X100 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the X100 and ZR?

X100 is 12.3 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X100 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?

X100 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X100 or the ZR?

X100 reaches 15 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X100 and ZR?

X100 weighs 445 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the X100 is 185 g lighter.

Do the X100 and ZR record 4K video?

X100: 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the X100 and ZR weather sealed?

X100: No. ZR: Yes.

How much does each cost?

X100 launched at $1,199 and ZR at $2,199. The X100 is $1,000 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Nikon press materials.