X-A7vs Fujifilm X100VIvs Nikon Z8
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.
Street, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
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
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
- You want a single camera for travel, street, and everyday shooting
- You love the aesthetic of film simulations and analogue rendering
- You want the best compact camera that you'll actually carry with you everywhere
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi, nikon z8 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,499 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 533g with battery and card | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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