Fujifilm
X100S
Second-generation X100 with 16MP X-Trans sensor and fixed 35mm-equivalent lens.
$1,299
Released Jan 2013
Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Released Feb 2024
X100VI is 11.1 years newer.
Wins
X100S
Wins
X100VI
4 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 6 fps)
- BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 16.3 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X100S
127 × 74 × 54 mm
445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
X100S is 2mm narrower and 1mm thinner than X100VI.
X100S is 76 g lighter than X100VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 54mm X100S · 55mm X100VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X100S
127 × 74 mm
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X100S
127 × 54 mm
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100S
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 mm² area
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 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 521 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
330 shots vs 310 shots — 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 6 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 / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓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
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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Fujifilm X100S
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X100S or X100VI?
X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X100S — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X100S and X100VI?
X100S is 16.3 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100S and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?
X100S does not have IBIS, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100S or the X100VI?
X100S reaches 6 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100S and X100VI?
X100S weighs 445 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X100S is 76 g lighter.
Do the X100S and X100VI record 4K video?
X100S: Full HD. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100S and X100VI weather sealed?
X100S: No. X100VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the X100S and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X100S the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100S launched at $1,299 and X100VI at $1,599. The X100S is $300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.