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Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Released Feb 2024

vs

OM System

Tough TG-7

Rugged waterproof compact for adventure and macro.

$549

Released Sep 2023

X100VI is 5 months newer.

Wins

5categories

X100VI

WildlifePortrait

Wins

3categories

Tough TG-7

Travel

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X100VI wins 3 categories·Tough TG-7 wins 2 categories
  • AX100VI has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 25)
  • AX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 12 MP)
  • BTough TG-7 has lower Weight (249 g vs 521 g)
  • BTough TG-7 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 310 shots)
  • AX100VI has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

X100VITough TG-7
Resolution40.2 MP12 MP
SensorAPS-C1/2.3 inch
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst20 fps20 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBIS6-stopNo
Weight521 g249 g
Battery310 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

Tough TG-7

114 × 66 × 33 mm

249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)

X100VI is 14mm wider, 9mm taller, and 23mm thicker than Tough TG-7.

X100VI is 272 g heavier than Tough TG-7.

Depth (front-to-back): 55mm X100VI · 33mm Tough TG-7

Sensor size, to scale

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

Use caseX100VITough TG-7
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
7.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
5.5Fair✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
6.5Good
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Vlogging
7.0Good✓ wins
3.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • AF points / zones

    425 vs 25 — higher is better

  • Resolution

    40.2 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only X100VI supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only X100VI supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265

Reasons to choose

Tough TG-7

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 113.9, 65.8, 32.7

  • Weight

    249 g vs 521 g — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds MOV

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 125 — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • Burst (electronic)Both 20 fps
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • Wi-FiBoth 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

Tough TG-7

Pros

  • Waterproof
  • Shockproof
  • Macro modes

Cons

  • Small sensor
  • Fixed lens
  • Limited low light

Full specifications

= category winner

X100VI
Tough TG-7
Resolution
40.2 MP3.4× more
12 MP
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
1/2.3" high-speed BSI CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.7 mm
1/2.3 inch
AA filter
No
X100VI
Tough TG-7
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Contrast detection AF
AF points / zones
42517× more
25
AF frame coverage
100 %
Eye AF
Yes
No
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
X100VI
Tough TG-7
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
20 fps
20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
52 frames+13%
46 frames
X100VI
Tough TG-7
Max resolution
6.2K
4K / C4K
4K max frame rate
60 fps2× more
30 fps
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps+33%
150 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
Standard profiles
Codecs
H.265, H.264
H.264, MOV
X100VI
Tough TG-7
Weight
521 g
249 g−272 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
128 × 74.8 × 55.3 mm
113.9 × 65.8 × 32.7 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, X100VI or Tough TG-7?

X100VI scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Tough TG-7 — 40.2MP — excellent for large prints and crops.

What's the resolution difference between the X100VI and Tough TG-7?

X100VI is 40.2 MP and Tough TG-7 is 12 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X100VI and Tough TG-7 have in-body image stabilization?

X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while tough TG-7 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X100VI or the Tough TG-7?

X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic. Tough TG-7 reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X100VI and Tough TG-7?

X100VI weighs 521 g and Tough TG-7 weighs 249 g, so the Tough TG-7 is 272 g lighter.

Do the X100VI and Tough TG-7 record 4K video?

X100VI: 4K up to 60p. Tough TG-7: 4K up to 30p.

Are the X100VI and Tough TG-7 weather sealed?

X100VI: Yes. Tough TG-7: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the X100VI and 640 shots for the Tough TG-7, giving the Tough TG-7 the edge.

How much does each cost?

X100VI launched at $1,599 and Tough TG-7 at $549. The Tough TG-7 is $1,050 less.

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