Fujifilm X100S

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    Highlights

    • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical Low-pass Filter
    • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
    • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 2,350k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
    • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Fujifilm X100S was announced in 2013 and is an APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 16.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 2.80" screen with 460k dot resolution and built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 2,350k dot resolution.

    Fujifilm X100S can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen and Viewfinder
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Fujifilm Xxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm Xxxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X100VI
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    		February
    2024    		 40.2 MP
    APS-C    		 125 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X100V
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    		February
    2020    		 26.1 MP
    APS-C    		 160 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X100F
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    		January
    2017    		 26.1 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X100T
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    		September
    2014    		 16.3 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X100S July
    2013    		 16.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 2.80"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm JX550
    Compare
    		January
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm JX500
    Compare
    		January
    2012    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm JX370
    Compare
    		August
    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X100
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    		May
    2011    		 12.3 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 12,800 Fixed 2.80"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm JX350
    Compare
    		January
    2011    		 16.0 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm JX300
    Compare
    		January
    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm AX350
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    		January
    2011    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm X100VI vs X100V vs X100F vs X100T vs X100S vs FinePix JX550.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X100S.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Fujifilm X100S to its predecessor FinePix X100 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm X100S vs Fujifilm FinePix X100
    Higher Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel vs 12.3 Megapixel
    Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
    Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 vs 4288 x 2848
    Min Normal Focus Distance 21 cm vs 80 cm
    Higher Resolution Viewfinder 2,350k dot vs 1,440k dot
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
    Speaker Mono vs
    Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
    Longer Battery Life 330 shots vs 300 shots
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm X100S vs Fujifilm FinePix X100
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm X100S vs FinePix X100.

    Successor

    In 2014 Fujifilm X100S was replaced by Fujifilm X100T. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Fujifilm X100S and its successor.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100S
    Higher Boosted ISO 51,200 vs 25,600
    Timelapse Recording vs
    Center Autofocus vs
    Face Detection vs
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
    Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
    Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.80"
    Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 460k dot
    Higher Viewfinder Coverage 92% vs 90%
    Higher Resolution Viewfinder 2,360k dot vs 2,350k dot
    Microphone Input vs
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs Eye-Fi Connection possible
    Lighter 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz) vs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100S
    Higher Native ISO 200 vs 100
    Lower Native ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
    Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 21 cm
    Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm X100S vs X100T.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Fujifilm X100S has a 2.80" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.


    Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 2,350k dot resolution. It has a 90% coverage.

    Sensor

    Fujifilm X100S features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with EXR II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4896x2760,264 x 3264, 3456x2304, 3456x1944, 2304 x 230, 2496x1664, 2496x1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    No Low-Pass Filter

    There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X100S.

    Fujifilm X100VI
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    APS-C

    40.2 MP

    Fujifilm X100V
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    APS-C

    26.1 MP

    Fujifilm JX370
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Fujifilm X100F
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    APS-C

    26.1 MP

    Fujifilm X100
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    APS-C

    12.3 MP

    Fujifilm JX300
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Fujifilm X100T
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Fujifilm JX550
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Fujifilm JX500
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Fujifilm JX350
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.0 MP

    Fujifilm AX350
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Fujifilm S3 Pro
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    APS-C

    6 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Fujifilm X100S has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Fujifilm X100S comes with NP-95 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm X100S's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm X100S has a built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm X100S has dimensions of 127 x 74 x 54 mm (5.0 x 2.91 x 2.13"). It weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    127 mm (5.0")

    74 mm (2.91")

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    74 mm (2.91")

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    54 mm (2.13")

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    Fujifilm X100S dimensions

    Fujifilm X100S for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm X100S is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Fujifilm X100S gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Fujifilm X100S gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Fujifilm X100S gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Fujifilm X100S gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   49 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Fujifilm X100S gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   49 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Fujifilm X100S gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

    Fujifilm X100S Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm X100S and give score of 56 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Fujifilm X100S a score of 65 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Fujifilm X100S a score of 62 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec

    Video

    BAD
    14

    We give Fujifilm X100S a score of 14 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    POOR
    43

    We give Fujifilm X100S a score of 43 for Focusing parameters.

    •   49 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    71

    We give Fujifilm X100S a score of 71 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.80"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Fujifilm X100S a score of 60 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Fujifilm X100S a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


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