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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

vs

Pentax

KF

Updated K-70 with modern connectivity and the same rugged Pentax philosophy.

$849

Launch price

Released Nov 2022

KF is 2.8 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

X100V

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

8categories

KF

WildlifeTravel

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X100V wins 2 categories·KF wins 3 categories
  • BKF has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 101)
  • BKF has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 17 frames)
  • BKF has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
  • AX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)

Key specs at a glance

X100VKF
Resolution26.1 MP24.2 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80025,600
Burst30 fps15 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight478 g520 g
Battery350 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

KF

138 × 98 × 88 mm

520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)

X100V is 10mm narrower, 23mm shorter, and 35mm thinner than KF.

X100V is 42 g lighter than KF.

Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 88mm KF

Sensor size, to scale

X100V

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

KF

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X100V: mount data unavailable

KF

✓ more lenses

Pentax K

70+

native lenses available

30 first-party40 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 caseX100VKF
Portrait
5.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
7.0Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
3.0Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Travel
7.0Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X100V

  • AF low-light limit

    -5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • AF points / zones

    425 vs 101 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

KF

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138, 98, 88

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • RAW buffer depth

    60 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only KF supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

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

KF

Pros

  • Weather sealed
  • IBIS
  • Affordable DSLR

Cons

  • DSLR platform
  • No 4K
  • Niche ecosystem

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

X100V
KF
Resolution
26.1 MP+8%
24.2 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
APS-C CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
23.5 × 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
X100V
KF
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
35 mm
X100V
KF
Processor
X-Processor 4
Image processor
X100V
KF
ISO min (native)
160
100−60 less
ISO max (native)
12,800
25,600+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
102,400
X100V
KF
Shutter type
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, X100V or KF?

KF scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for X100V — 4K recording.

What's the resolution difference between the X100V and KF?

X100V is 26.1 MP and KF is 24.2 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X100V and KF have in-body image stabilization?

X100V does not have IBIS, while KF has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the KF?

X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. KF reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X100V and KF?

X100V weighs 478 g and KF weighs 520 g, so the X100V is 42 g lighter.

Do the X100V and KF record 4K video?

X100V: 4K up to 30p. KF: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X100V and KF weather sealed?

X100V: Yes. KF: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 640 shots for the KF, giving the KF the edge.

How much does each cost?

X100V launched at $1,399 and KF at $849. The KF is $550 less.

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