Fujifilm X100S Review

Main Features

16MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

No Optical low-pass (anti-aliasing) 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

1920 x 1080 video resolution

445g. 127 x 74 x 54 mm

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Fujifilm X100S Overview

First introduced in July 2013 , Fujifilm X100S is a 16.0MP Large Sensor Compact camera with a APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor. Fujifilm replaced the older Fujifilm X100 with this model and later X100S was replaced with Fujifilm X100T. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:
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Fujifilm X100S is a member of Fujifilm's X100 series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

Fujifilm X100 Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
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

Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series:
Fujifilm X100F vs X100T vs X100S vs X100

Fujifilm X100S has an Overall Score of 63/100 and ranked #28 out of 49 in Large Sensor Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #284 out of 1145 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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Fujifilm X100S Compared to other Compact Cameras

Now let's get in to more details of Fujifilm X100S's specs and feature, and list out its pros and cons compared to average cameras in its class.

PROs

External Flash Shoe

1920 x 1080 Max Video Resolution

Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder

RAW Shooting

12.800 Max ISO

49 Focus Points

1/4000s High Shutter Speed

6.0fps Fast Continuous Shooting

Long Battery Life (330 shots)

Manual Focusing

Manual Exposure

Fast 2.00 Lens at Wide

Fast 2.00 Lens at Tele

2350kdot Viewfinder Resolution

Panorama Shooting

AE Bracketing

Built-in ND Filter

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CONs

No Wireless Connection

No Image Stabilization

No Articulating Screen

No Touch Screen

No Face Detection Focusing

Small LCD Screen ( 2.8″)

Low Screen Resolution ( 460kdots )

Heavy Body: 445

No Environmental Sealing

Fujifilm X100S Sensor and Photography Features

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. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4896 x 3264 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9. X100S has a native ISO range of 100 - 12800 which can be boosted to 25600 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

Fujifilm X100S is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Sigma Quattro with its 29.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Fujifilm X100S vs Sigma Quattro or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

Anti-Aliasing Filter

Another important feature about Fujifilm X100S's sensor is the lack of anti-alias (Low-pass) filter. Removing anti-aliasing filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but on the other side it also increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Let's look at how the size of the Fujifilm X100S's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Fujifilm X100S Physical Specs

Fujifilm X100S weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) and has external dimensions of 127 x 74 x 54 mm (5 x 2.91 x 2.13″). Considering that the average weight of Large Sensor Compact type cameras is 383g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 54mm, it also has an average thickness.

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Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm X100S with the dimensions:

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Fujifilm X100S, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Fujifilm X100S with its main competitors:

Fujifilm X100S Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Sensor	Weight	vs X100S	Thickness	vs X100S
Fujifilm X100T	16.0MP - APS-C	440g	5g lighter	52mm	2mm thinner
Fujifilm X70	16.0MP - APS-C	340g	105g lighter	44mm	10mm thinner
Panasonic LX100	13.0MP - Four Thirds	393g	52g lighter	55mm	1mm thicker
Fujifilm X100F	24.0MP - APS-C	469g	24g heavier	52mm	2mm thinner
Fujifilm X100	12.0MP - APS-C	445g	equal weight	54mm	equal thickness
Sony RX100 III	20.0MP - 1"	290g	155g lighter	41mm	13mm thinner
Ricoh GR	16.0MP - APS-C	245g	200g lighter	35mm	19mm thinner
Sony A6000	24.0MP - APS-C	344g	101g lighter	45mm	9mm thinner

Fujifilm X100S doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Fujifilm X100S Lens

Fujifilm X100S features a 35 mm F2.0 Prime lens. This prime lens makes X100S a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100S

Widest - Canon G1 X II

Average

Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100S

Longest - Panasonic ZS200

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100S

Fastest - Panasonic LX10

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100S

Fastest - Leica Q

Average

Fujifilm X100S's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

Fujifilm X100S Other Features

LCD and Viewfinder

Fujifilm X100S has a Fixed Type 2.8″ LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. At only 2.8″, the screen is on the smaller side and 460kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.

X100S has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. The viewfinder has a resolution of 2,350kdots and coverage of 90%. 90% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image.

Max Shutter speed
Fujifilm X100S can shoot continuously at max speed of 6 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

Flash
X100S has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

Focusing
The AF system has 49 points to choose from.

Video Features
With Fujifilm X100S, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60,30 fps and save in and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Fujifilm X100S will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

X100S has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
Fujifilm X100S doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Large Sensor Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Fujifilm X100F or Fujifilm X100T in a similar price range.

Connectivity and Storage

You can connect X100S to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

Battery Fujifilm X100S is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 330 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Large Sensor Compact type cameras is 301 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

Battery Life Comparison in Large Sensor Compact Cameras

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Leica X Vario with its 450shots is the model with longest battery life among Large Sensor Compact cameras. Check the comparison of Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X Vario or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

Fujifilm X100S Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Fujifilm X100T >>Compare to X100S	1920 x 1080	330shots	Yes	No	No
Fujifilm X70 >>Compare to X100S	1920 x 1080	330shots	Yes	No	No
Panasonic LX100 >>Compare to X100S	3840 x 2160	300shots	Yes	No	Yes
Fujifilm X100F >>Compare to X100S	1920 x 1080	390shots	Yes	No	No
Fujifilm X100 >>Compare to X100S	1280 x 720	300shots	No	No	No
Sony RX100 III >>Compare to X100S	1920 x 1080	320shots	Yes	No	Yes
Ricoh GR >>Compare to X100S	1920 x 1080	290shots	No	No	No
Sony A6000 >>Compare to X100S	1920 x 1080	360shots	Yes	No	Yes

Lowest Price
Current Lowest price for Fujifilm X100S is $1,299.00

What type of Photography is Fujifilm X100S Good for?

In this section, we review and score Fujifilm X100S in 5 different photography areas. This first spider web graph shows how the X100S compares with the average Large Sensor Compact camera.
Hover your mouse over the points to see the score details for each photography type.

Fujifilm X100S for Portrait Photography

Fujifilm X100S has a score of 62 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.

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

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X100S for Portrait Photography

Fujifilm X100S for Street Photography

Fujifilm X100S has a score of 63 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.

Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
RAW shooting capability

Small Body
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X100S for Street Photography

Fujifilm X100S for Sports Photography

Fujifilm X100S has a score of 49 for Sports Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Sports is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list.

Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Focus Mode
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
External Flash Shoe

RAW shooting capability
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
35 mm Tele Lens

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X100S for Sports Photography

Fujifilm X100S for Daily Photography

Fujifilm X100S has a score of 67 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Compact Body
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability

445g
Body Thickness 54mm

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X100S for Daily Photography

Fujifilm X100S for Landscape Photography

Fujifilm X100S has a score of 59 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list.

Manual Exposure Mode
Manual Focus Mode
RAW shooting capability
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor

Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X100S for Landscape Photography

Fujifilm X100S Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Fujifilm X100S compares with other Large Sensor Compact cameras within a similar price range. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of X100S and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.

Read a more detailed analysis of Fujifilm X100S alternatives.

Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm X100S

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Fujifilm X100S amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Fujifilm X100S Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

It would also be interesting to compare Fujifilm X100S with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Fujifilm X100S's price range.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fujifilm X100S

Does the Fujifilm X100S have Image Stabilization?
Does the Fujifilm X100S have RAW support?
Does the Fujifilm X100S have Weather Sealing?
Does the Fujifilm X100S have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Fujifilm X100S?
What is the Sensor Size of Fujifilm X100S?
is the Fujifilm X100S a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Fujifilm X100S have Touch Screen?
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Fujifilm X100S Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Fujifilm
Model	Fujifilm X100S
Announced	2013-07-29
Body Type	Large sensor compact
Price	$1,299.00
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	35 mm (1x)
Max Aperture	F2.0
Macro Focus Range	10cm
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Technology	TFT color LCD monitor
Screen Size	2.8″
Screen Resolution	460k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Resolution	2,350k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	90%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.5
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	30s
Max Shutter Speed	1/4000s
Continuous Shooting	6.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	Yes
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	9.00 m
Max Flash Sync	1/2000s
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor Size	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Sensor Area	372.88mm²
Sensor Resolution	16 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	4896 x 3264
Max Native ISO	12,800
Max Boosted ISO	25600
Min Native ISO	100
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	49
Number of Cross Focus Points	Unknown
Video Features
Video Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps)
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	445g
Physical Dimensions	127 x 74 x 54mm
Battery Life	330 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Battery Model	NP-95
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots	1