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Fujifilm

X100S

Second-generation X100 with 16MP X-Trans sensor and fixed 35mm-equivalent lens.

$1,299

Launch price

Released Jan 2013

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Fujifilm

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Launch price

Released Feb 2020

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X100V is 7.1 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

X100S

Wins

10categories

X100V

★ Sports & Action★ Travel

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X100S wins 0 categories·X100V wins 5 categories
  • 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

X100SX100V
Resolution16.3 MP26.1 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max6,40012,800
Burst6 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight445 g478 g
Battery330 shots350 shots
4K—30 fps

Size and weight, to scale

X100S

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

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

Use caseX100SX100V
Portrait
4.5Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins
Sports & Action
2.5Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
1.0Limited
3.5Limited✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
4.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
0.0Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
3.0Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins

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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

X100S
X100V
Resolution
16.3 MP
26.1 MP✓+60%
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
23.6 x 15.6 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
X100S
X100V
Aperture
f/2.0
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
35 mm
35 mm
X100S
X100V
Processor
EXR Processor II
X-Processor 4
X100S
X100V
ISO min (native)
200
160✓−40 less
ISO max (native)
6,400
12,800✓+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
51,200
X100S
X100V
Shutter type
Leaf Shutter + Electronic
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/32000 sec

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.

How does stabilization compare between the X100S and X100V?

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.

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