Fujifilm X-T3 vs X-T100: full comparison

The X-T3 leads on more headline specs, but the X-T100 counters on 430-shot battery life and a lighter 448g body.

Also searched as XT3 vs XT100, and in the other order as XT100 vs XT3.

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The short version

The Fujifilm X-T3 and Fujifilm X-T100 are both Fujifilm X-T bodies. Both launched in 2018. At launch the X-T3 was 1,499 USD and the X-T100 599 USD, making the X-T100 the more affordable of the two.

On paper the X-T3 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 26.1 MP of resolution, 11 fps continuous shooting, and 4K/60p video, with a few smaller wins on top of that.

The X-T100 isn't far behind. It hits back with 430-shot battery life and a lighter 448g body.

So which one? If you want 26.1 MP of resolution, get the X-T3. If 430-shot battery life is closer to what you actually need, the X-T100 is the smarter buy. And the X-T100 costs less — 599 USD at launch.

Where the X-T3 wins

  • +26.1 MP of resolution
  • +11 fps continuous shooting
  • +4K/60p video
  • +a 3.69M-dot electronic viewfinder
  • +weather sealing
  • +2 card slots

Where the X-T100 wins

  • +430-shot battery life
  • +a lighter 448g body

Who should buy the X-T3 or X-T100?

Buy the X-T3 if…

Pick the X-T3 if 26.1 MP of resolution, 11 fps continuous shooting matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T3 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

Buy the X-T100 if…

Pick the X-T100 if 430-shot battery life, a lighter 448g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 599 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T100 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-T3 vs X-T100: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-T3Fujifilm X-T100
  • 4K/60p internal with F-Log
  • Dual SD UHS-II slots, weather sealed
  • 425-point hybrid AF on tap
  • Only 539g for the spec
  • Real EVF, rare at this price point
  • 3-way tilting touchscreen
  • Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection
  • 430-shot CIPA battery
  • No in-body stabilization
  • NP-W126S battery, 390 shots CIPA
  • Bayer sensor, not X-Trans
  • 4K capped at 15 fps, no log

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T3 review and X-T100 review.

X-T3 vs X-T100: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-T3X-T3
2018 · $1,499
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-T100X-T100
2018 · $599
General
Release year20182018
Launch price1,499 USD599 USD
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels26.1 MP24.2 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans IVBayer
ProcessorX-Processor 4EXR Processor II
ISO range160–12800200–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points42591
Subject detectionface-eyeface-eye
Burst (fps)116
Video
Max video4K 60p4K 15p
CodecH.265, H.264H.264
Log profileF-LogNo
Physical
StabilizationNoneNone
ViewfinderEVF (3.69M dot)EVF (2.36M dot)
LCD3" tilt touch3" tilt touch
Weather sealedYesNo
Weight539g448g
Storage
Card slots21
Card typesSD UHS-II / SD UHS-IISD UHS-I
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)390 shots430 shots
Software
Film sims66

Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.

In-depth reviews

For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X-T3 review and the Fujifilm X-T100 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.