Fujifilm FinePix X100 vs Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix X100 and the Fujifilm X100VI, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix X100 was introduced in May 2011 and Fujifilm X100VI was introduced in February 2024. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix X100 Highlights

      • 12.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1,440k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm X100VI Highlights

      • 40.2 MP APS-C Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 125 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 425 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,620k dot Tilting Screen
      • 3,690k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix X100
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm X100VI
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Fujifilm X100VI.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 40.2 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/180000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   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 - 300 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No IP Streaming
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 73
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix X100 over Fujifilm X100VI.

      Fujifilm FinePix X100 vs Fujifilm X100VI
      Video Capture vs
      Lighter 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) vs 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
      Internal Storage 20 MB vs 0

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      Fujifilm X100S
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      APS-C

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      Fujifilm JX350
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      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm JX370
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      14 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100T
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm AX350
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      16 MP

      Fujifilm X100F
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm JX300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm JX500
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm JX550
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm Z1000EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S80
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100VI over Fujifilm FinePix X100.

      Fujifilm FinePix X100 vs Fujifilm X100VI
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.3 Megapixel vs 40.2 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 125
      Lower Boosted ISO 100 vs 64
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 2848 vs 7728 x 5152
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 49 vs 425
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.80" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 1,620k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 90% vs 100%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.5x vs 0.66x
      Higher Resolution Viewfinder 1,440k dot vs 3,690k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Speaker vs Mono
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 300 shots vs 450 shots

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      Full Frame

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      APS-C

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      16.3 MP

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      20.2 MP

      Sony RX100 VII
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      20.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100F
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Sony ZV-E10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

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      APS-C

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100VI
        High Native ISO12,80012,800
        Live View Autofocus
        High Resolution Viewfinder1,440k dot3,690k dot
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X100VI
        High Native ISO200125
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life300 shots450 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix X100 has a 2.80" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution and Fujifilm X100VI has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,620k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X100VI very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Fujifilm X100VI also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Fujifilm X100VI) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Fujifilm X100VI with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix X100 has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution and Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution. Fujifilm FinePix X100 has 90% coverage (0.5x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm X100VI has 100% coverage (0.66x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix X100 features a 12.3 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 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X100VI features a 40.2 megapixel APS-C [] sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 64 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix X100 is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2176 x 1448, 1920 x 1080 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X100VI is equipped with X-Processor 5 processor and can take pictures up to 7728 x 5152 resolution.


      No Low-Pass Filter

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on either of the cameras. 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.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm X100VI has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth on Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      NFC on Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm FinePix X100 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix X100 comes with NP-95 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Fujifilm X100VI comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 450 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix X100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm X100VI has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix X100, and up to 1/180000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X100VI. Fujifilm FinePix X100 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Fujifilm X100VI can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix X100. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X100VI.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix X100 body has dimensions of 126 x 75 x 54 mm (4.96 x 2.95 x 2.13") and Fujifilm X100VI body has dimensions of 128 x 75 x 55 mm (5.04 x 2.95 x 2.17"). Fujifilm FinePix X100 weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) and Fujifilm X100VI weighs 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      126 mm

      75 mm

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      128 mm

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      75 mm

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      54 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Fujifilm X100VI for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      GOOD
      70
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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 - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      82
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      82
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      GOOD
      74
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      GOOD
      80
      •   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)
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Fujifilm X100VI and give them scores of 57 and 77 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      OVERALL
      57
      OVERALL
      77

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      GOOD
      70
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 73
      GOOD
      73
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 40.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/180000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Webcam Functionality

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No IP Streaming
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix X100

      Fujifilm X100VI

      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots


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