Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Released Feb 2020
Leica
SOFORT 2
Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.
$399
Released Nov 2023
SOFORT 2 is 3.8 years newer.
Wins
X100V
Wins
SOFORT 2
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100V has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 1,600)
- AX100V has higher Resolution (26.1 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- AX100V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (350 shots vs 100 shots)
- BSOFORT 2 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BSOFORT 2 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 160)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
SOFORT 2
123 × 86 × 44 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
X100V is 11mm shorter than SOFORT 2 but it is also 5mm wider and 9mm thicker.
X100V is 158 g heavier than SOFORT 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 44mm SOFORT 2
Sensor size, to scale
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
X100V
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
26.1 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
350 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
Eye AF
Only X100V supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100V supports it
Reasons to choose
SOFORT 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 123, 86, 44
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Weight
320 g vs 478 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
SOFORT 2
Pros
- ✓Hybrid instant workflow
- ✓Bluetooth
- ✓Creative film styles
- ✓Instax mini prints
Cons
- –Tiny sensor
- –No video
- –Instant-camera image quality
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X100V or SOFORT 2?
X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 0.5/10 for SOFORT 2 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X100V and SOFORT 2?
X100V is 26.1 MP and SOFORT 2 is 4.9 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100V and SOFORT 2 have in-body image stabilization?
X100V does not have IBIS, while sOFORT 2 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the X100V and SOFORT 2?
X100V weighs 478 g and SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g, so the SOFORT 2 is 158 g lighter.
Do the X100V and SOFORT 2 record 4K video?
X100V: 4K up to 30p. SOFORT 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100V and SOFORT 2 weather sealed?
X100V: Yes. SOFORT 2: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 100 shots for the SOFORT 2, giving the X100V the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100V launched at $1,399 and SOFORT 2 at $399. The SOFORT 2 is $1,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.