Fujifilm X100F → Fujifilm X100VI
Is the upgrade worth it? Every change on the spec sheet, and an honest read on who should bother.
The bottom line
The Fujifilm X100VI is 2 generations newer to your Fujifilm X100F, released 7 years later. Across the full spec sheet it improves 15 items and steps back on 3. The changes that matter most: burst jumps from 8fps to 11fps; resolution rises from 24.3MP to 40.2MP; 4K video arrives. The Fujifilm X100VI lists at $1,599 (the Fujifilm X100F launched at $1,299, and older bodies typically sell for well under launch price on the used market). If several of the gains below map to how you shoot, this is a substantial step up; if none do, your current body keeps doing everything it does today.
Upgrade to the Fujifilm X100VI if…
- ✓You shoot action, sports or wildlife — 11fps burst plus dedicated subject-tracking AF keeps up with fast, erratic movement where 8fps would drop frames.
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings 10-bit internal colour.
- ✓You want maximum detail for landscapes, studio or large prints — 40.2MP resolves noticeably more than 24.3MP and gives more cropping latitude.
- ✓You shoot handheld — in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens.
Stick with the Fujifilm X100F if…
- •None of the headline changes map to what you actually shoot — the camera you own doesn't get worse when a successor launches.
What changed (32 items)
↑ 15 improved · ↓ 3 stepped back · → changed without a clear better/worse
| Spec | Fujifilm X100F | Fujifilm X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| →Sensor Type | X-Trans CMOS III | BSI X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| →Image Processor | X-Processor Pro | X-Processor 5 |
| ↑Effective Resolution | 24.3 MP | 40.2 MP |
| Exposure Control | ||
| →ISO Range (Native) | 200 – 12800 | 125 – 12800 |
| →ISO Range (Extended) | 100 – 51200 | 64 – 51200 |
| →Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/180000 |
| →Flash Sync Speed | 1/1000 | 1/2000 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| ↑Continuous Shooting | 8 fps | 11 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| →Max Resolution | 1080p | 6.2K |
| ↑1080p Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 240p |
| ↑10-bit Internal | No | Yes |
| →Log Profiles | F-Log | F-Log / F-Log 2 / HLG |
| →Built-in Mic | Mono | Stereo |
| ↑Mic Input | No | Yes |
| Focus | ||
| ↑Phase Detect Points | 325 | 425 |
| ↑Low Light AF | 0 EV | -7 EV |
| ↑Animal AF | No | Yes |
| ↑Vehicle AF | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| ↑EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | 3.69M dots |
| ↑EVF Magnification | 0.52x | 0.66x |
| Monitor | ||
| ↑LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 1.62M dots |
| →LCD Type | Fixed | 2-Way Tilting |
| ↑Touch Screen | No | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| →Bluetooth | v4.2 | v5 |
| →USB | Micro USB 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| General | ||
| ↓Price (MSRP) | $1,299 | $1,599 |
| →Dimensions | 126.5×74.4×52.4 mm | 128×74.8×55.3 mm |
| ↓Weight | 469g (1.03 lb) | 521g (1.15 lb) |
| ↑In-Body Stabilization | No | Yes |
| ↓Battery Life (EVF) | 390 shots | 310 shots |
| ↑Battery Life (LCD) | 390 shots | 450 shots |
| →Battery Type | NP-95 | NP-W126S |
What stayed the same (16 items)
Everything below is identical on both bodies — if these are what you buy a camera for, the Fujifilm X100F already has them.
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Frequently asked
Is it worth upgrading from the Fujifilm X100F to the Fujifilm X100VI?
The Fujifilm X100VI is 2 generations newer to your Fujifilm X100F, released 7 years later. Across the full spec sheet it improves 15 items and steps back on 3. The changes that matter most: burst jumps from 8fps to 11fps; resolution rises from 24.3MP to 40.2MP; 4K video arrives. The Fujifilm X100VI lists at $1,599 (the Fujifilm X100F launched at $1,299, and older bodies typically sell for well under launch price on the used market). If several of the gains below map to how you shoot, this is a substantial step up; if none do, your current body keeps doing everything it does today.
What are the biggest improvements of the Fujifilm X100VI over the Fujifilm X100F?
Across the spec sheet the Fujifilm X100VI improves 15 items. The most significant: 11fps burst plus dedicated subject-tracking AF keeps up with fast, erratic movement where 8fps would drop frames. it brings 10-bit internal colour. 40.2MP resolves noticeably more than 24.3MP and gives more cropping latitude. in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens.
What does the Fujifilm X100F still do just as well as the Fujifilm X100VI?
16 spec items are identical between the two, including sensor size (APS-C), lens mount (Fixed Lens), built-in lens (23mm f/2 (35mm equiv.)), mechanical shutter (1/4000), built-in flash (Yes), recording limit (No limit). If those cover your needs, the older body remains fully capable.
Does the Fujifilm X100VI give anything up compared to the Fujifilm X100F?
Yes — 3 items on the spec sheet move the other way: price (msrp) ($1,299 → $1,599), weight (469g (1.03 lb) → 521g (1.15 lb)), battery life (evf) (390 shots → 310 shots).