Fujifilm X100VIvs Lumix G9 IIvs Sony RX100 VII
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Lumix G9 II (2023)
From £1499
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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Which should you buy?
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.
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
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
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi, lumix g9 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Lumix G9 II (2023) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,499 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 25.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 658g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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