X-A7vs Lumix G9 IIvs A7C
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
From £1499
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- You want the best Micro Four Thirds camera for both stills and video
- You shoot wildlife, sports, or documentary and value the compact, lightweight MFT system
- You're invested in the MFT lens ecosystem and want the top-tier body to go with it
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Lumix G9 II (2023) | A7C (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,499 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 25.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless |
| Weight | 320g body only | 658g body only | 509g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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