Fujifilm X100VIvs Lumix GH6vs Nikon D7500
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.
Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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 GH6 (2022)
- You're a video producer or documentary filmmaker who prioritises codec quality and recording flexibility
- You need unlimited recording times without overheating concerns
- You want professional video specifications at a price that makes commercial sense
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Lumix GH6 (2022) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,199 | £899 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 25.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 14fps | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 739g body only | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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