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Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100S Comparison

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Fujifilm X100F

24 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor

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Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100S Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing X100F and X100S, two Large Sensor Compact cameras by Fujifilm. Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Fujifilm X100F has a 24.0 MP and Fujifilm X100S has a 16.0 MP resolution. Fujifilm X100F was introduced to market in January 2017 and Fujifilm X100S was launched in July 2013. As you can see, X100S is 4 years older than X100F. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

X100F and X100S are members of Fujifilm's X100 series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Fujifilm X100 Series History
Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
Fujifilm X100V
  
2020 26.0MP - APS-C 11.0 fps 128 x 75 x 53mm 478g
Fujifilm X100F
2017 24.0MP - APS-C 8.0 fps 127 x 75 x 52mm 469g
Fujifilm X100T
  
2014 16.0MP - APS-C 6.0 fps 127 x 74 x 52mm 440g
Fujifilm X100S
2013 16.0MP - APS-C 6.0 fps 127 x 74 x 54mm 445g
Fujifilm X100
  
2011 12.0MP - APS-C 5.0 fps 126 x 75 x 54mm 445g

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X100F Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-18
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 200 - 12800 ( expands to 100-51200)
  • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 469g. 127 x 75 x 52 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm X100T Compare

Fujifilm X100S Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-07-29
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
  • 2.8" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2350k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 6 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 445g. 127 x 74 x 54 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix X100 Compare

Fujifilm X100F was replaced by Fujifilm X100V. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X100F
Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100S was replaced by Fujifilm X100T. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100S
Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100F

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm X100F over Fujifilm X100S
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 16 MP 50% more pixels
Number of Focus Points
325 vs 49 276 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.8" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 460k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Coverage
92% vs 90% More accurate viewfinder
Continuous Shooting
8.0fps vs 6.0fps 2 fps faster
Battery Life
390 shots vs 330 shots 60 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Viewfinder Resolution
2360k dot vs 2350k dot 0% higher resolution
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone


Reasons to choose Fujifilm X100S over Fujifilm X100F
Weight
445 g vs 469 g 24 g lighter
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 4.6m 4.4m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
23.33µm2 vs 15.34µm2 52% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic and Optical) vs Yes (Electronic and Optical) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Continuous Shooting
8.0fps vs 6.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Max Aperture - Tele
2.00 vs 2.00 Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs Yes Use larger aperture under strong light
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.8" Small display
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Focal Length - Wide
35mm vs 35mm No real wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
35mm vs 35mm No Tele reach
Optical Viewfinder Type
Tunnel type vs Tunnel type View is not through the lens
Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100S: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X100F has external dimensions of 127 x 75 x 52 mm (5 x 2.95 x 2.05″) and weighs 469 g (1.03 lb / 16.54 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X100S has external dimensions of 127 x 74 x 54 mm (5 x 2.91 x 2.13″) and weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S.

Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100S Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S.

Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100S Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S.
Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100S Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X100S is 24g lighter than the Fujifilm X100F but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Fujifilm X100F nor Fujifilm X100S provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X100F's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm X100S's 2.8" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100S: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm X100F has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS III sensor and features X-Processor Pro processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm X100S has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR II processor.

Fujifilm X100F's sensor provides 8MP more than Fujifilm X100S's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Another similarity between these two cameras is that both Fujifilm X100S and Fujifilm X100F sensors lack anti-alias (Low-Pass) filters. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the X100F and X100S sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100S Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S Cameras


Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100S Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S features 35 mm F2.0 Prime lenses so they have the same focal reach and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 35mm and have the same max aperture of f2.00 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 35mm and have the same max aperture of f2.00 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100F
X100S
Widest - Canon G1 X II
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Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100F
X100S
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100F
X100S
Fastest - Leica Q
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100F
X100S
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm X100F for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X100S for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm X100F for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X100S for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Fujifilm X100F for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X100S for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
325 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
35 mm Tele Lens
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
35 mm Tele Lens
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Fujifilm X100F for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X100S for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
469g
Body Thickness 52mm
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
445g
Body Thickness 54mm
Read the details

Fujifilm X100F for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X100S for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100S: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X100S scores compare:

Fujifilm X100F
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #12 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #176 out of 1221 in all Cameras
Fujifilm X100S
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #38 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #351 out of 1221 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X100F is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm X100S in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Fujifilm X100F.

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Fujifilm X100S vs Fujifilm X100F Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X100F Fujifilm X100S
Brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
Announced 2017-01-18 2013-07-29
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS X-TRANS II
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.6 mm 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Area 368.16mm2 372.88mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 100 ISO -
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 325 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 35 mm () 35 mm (1x)
Max Aperture F2.0 F2.0
Macro Focus Range n/a 10cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.8"
Resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,350k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 92% 90%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.5x 0.5x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/32000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 9.00 m
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 6.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 469g 445g
Dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm 127 x 74 x 54mm
Battery Life 390 shots 330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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