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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X100S

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Fujifilm X100S front
Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
50
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X100S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100T
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X100S Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X100S, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and Fujifilm X100S (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was released 2 years after the Fujifilm X100S which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the Fujifilm X100S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Fujifilm X100S

 Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X100S 
ReleasedJuly 2016July 2013More modern by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Fujifilm X-T2

 Fujifilm X100S Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X100S

 Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X100S 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X100S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100S has dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X100S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the Fujifilm X100S.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X100S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X100S is 76 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X100S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X100S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X100S.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T2 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X100S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography information
Fujifilm X100S Street photography information
75
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X100S as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 per charge)
45
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Fujifilm X100S
63
environment sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
bad battery pack (340 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography highlights
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 per charge)
62
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X100S Vlogging highlights
33
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
29
fast max aperture (f2.0)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X100S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Fujifilm X100S
 Fujifilm X-T2Fujifilm X100S
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X100S
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-07-07 2013-07-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 EXR II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,350 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 90%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $1,600 $1,299