Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100S

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X100 and Fujifilm X100S, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and Fujifilm X100S (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100 was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X100S and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100 grades versus the Fujifilm X100S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix X100 & Fujifilm X100S. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100 Gallery & Fujifilm X100S Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100 enjoys outer measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100S has measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100 and Fujifilm X100S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100 vs the Fujifilm X100S.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and Fujifilm X100S is 80 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100 and Fujifilm X100S.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X100S to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.