Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Fujifilm
X70
Pocketable APS-C compact with a fixed 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens and tilting touchscreen.
$699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
X100VI is 8.1 years newer.
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Wins
X100VI
Wins
X70
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX100VI has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- AX100VI has higher RAW buffer depth (52 frames vs 10 frames)
- AX100VI has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 8 fps)
- AX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 16.3 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X70
113 × 64 × 44 mm
340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
X100VI is 16mm wider, 10mm taller, and 11mm thicker than X70.
X100VI is 181 g heavier than X70.
Depth (front-to-back): 55mm X100VI · 44mm X70
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X70
113 × 64 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X70
113 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
X70
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 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
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
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
52 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 8 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
Reasons to choose
X70
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.5, 64.4, 44.4
Weight
340 g vs 521 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
330 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
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
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
X70
Pros
- ✓APS-C pocket compact
- ✓28mm-equivalent lens
- ✓Tilting touchscreen
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –No 4K
- –Discontinued
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X100VI or X70?
X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X70 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X100VI and X70?
X100VI is 40.2 MP and X70 is 16.3 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100VI and X70 have in-body image stabilization?
X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while X70 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100VI or the X70?
X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic. X70 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100VI and X70?
X100VI weighs 521 g and X70 weighs 340 g, so the X70 is 181 g lighter.
Do the X100VI and X70 record 4K video?
X100VI: 4K up to 60p. X70: Full HD.
Are the X100VI and X70 weather sealed?
X100VI: Yes. X70: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the X100VI and 330 shots for the X70, giving the X70 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100VI launched at $1,599 and X70 at $699. The X70 is $900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.