Fujifilm
X100S
Second-generation X100 with 16MP X-Trans sensor and fixed 35mm-equivalent lens.
$1,299
Released Jan 2013
Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Released Feb 2020
X100V is 7.1 years newer.
Wins
X100S
Wins
X100V
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100V has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- BX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 6 fps)
- BX100V has higher RAW buffer depth (17 frames vs 8 frames)
- BX100V has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
- BX100V has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X100S
127 × 74 × 54 mm
445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
X100S is 2mm narrower than X100V but it is also 1mm thicker.
X100S is 33 g lighter than X100V.
Depth (front-to-back): 54mm X100S · 53mm X100V
Sensor size, to scale
X100S
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 mm² area
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
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
X100S
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126.5, 74.4, 53.9
Weight
445 g vs 478 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X100V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
17 frames vs 8 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100V supports it
Weather sealing
Only X100V supports it
Wi-Fi
Only X100V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100S
Pros
- ✓Classic fixed-lens design
- ✓X-Trans sensor
- ✓Hybrid viewfinder
Cons
- –Very old AF
- –No 4K
- –Fixed screen
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X100S or X100V?
X100V scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for X100S — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X100S and X100V?
X100S is 16.3 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100S and X100V have in-body image stabilization?
X100S does not have IBIS, while x100V does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100S or the X100V?
X100S reaches 6 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100S and X100V?
X100S weighs 445 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X100S is 33 g lighter.
Do the X100S and X100V record 4K video?
X100S: Full HD. X100V: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X100S and X100V weather sealed?
X100S: No. X100V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the X100S and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the X100V the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100S launched at $1,299 and X100V at $1,399. The X100S is $100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.