Fujifilm X100 vs X100S: full comparison
The X100S leads on more headline specs, but the X100 counters on price and size.
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The short version
The Fujifilm X100 and Fujifilm X100S are both Fujifilm X100 bodies. The X100S is the newer of the two, arriving in 2013. At launch the X100 was 1,199 USD and the X100S 1,299 USD, making the X100 the more affordable of the two.
The X100 doesn't win any of the headline spec categories outright. Its case is price, size, and how it feels in your hand, not the numbers.
The X100S isn't far behind. It hits back with 16.3 MP of resolution, 6 fps continuous shooting, and 1080p/60p video, with a couple more edges beyond that.
So which one? If you want the more capable all-rounder, get the X100. If 16.3 MP of resolution is closer to what you actually need, the X100S is the smarter buy. And the X100 costs less — 1,199 USD at launch.
Where the X100 wins
No clear wins on the headline specs — its case is price, size, or feel.
Where the X100S wins
- +16.3 MP of resolution
- +6 fps continuous shooting
- +1080p/60p video
- +a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder
- +330-shot battery life
Who should buy the X100 or X100S?
Buy the X100 if…
If you already shoot Fuji and just want the cheaper available body, the X100 is the practical pick. It also launched cheaper at 1,199 USD. Read the full X100 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
Buy the X100S if…
Pick the X100S if 16.3 MP of resolution, 6 fps continuous shooting matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X100 handling. Read the full X100S review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
X100 vs X100S: pros and cons
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Pros and cons mirror the in-house X100 review and X100S review.
X100 vs X100S: full specs
| Spec |  X1002011 · $1,199 |  X100S2013 · $1,299 |
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| General | ||
| Release year | 2011 | 2013 |
| Launch price | 1,199 USD | 1,299 USD |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 12.3 MP | 16.3 MP |
| Sensor generation | Bayer | X-Trans II |
| Processor | EXR Processor | EXR Processor II |
| ISO range | 200–6400 | 200–6400 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 49 | 49 |
| Subject detection | none | none |
| Burst (fps) | 5 | 6 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 720p 24p | 1080p 60p |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF (1.44M dot) | Hybrid OVF/EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 2.8" fixed | 2.8" fixed |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Weight | 445g | 445g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-I | SD UHS-I |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-95 | NP-95 |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 300 shots | 330 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 4 | 5 |
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 X100 review and the Fujifilm X100S review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.
Further reading
X100VI vs GFX100RF: why I would take the APS-C one
The RF's 35mm f/4 works out to an equivalent f/3.2. The X100VI's 23mm f/2 works out to f/3.0. Same look, $3,300 apart.