Fujifilm X100VIvs Lumix GH6vs A7 IV
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.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.
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
A7 IV (2021)
- You want a high-resolution full-frame all-rounder for portraits, weddings, or travel
- You're stepping up from APS-C or a DSLR and want the best all-round full-frame body under £3,000
- You shoot a mix of stills and video and need a single body that handles both seriously
- You want access to the widest lens ecosystem in the mirrorless market
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the lumix gh6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Lumix GH6 (2022) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,199 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 25.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 14fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 739g body only | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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