Fujifilm X100VIvs Lumix S5 IIvs A6400
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.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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 S5 II (2023)
- You want a capable full-frame hybrid with strong video credentials and reliable autofocus
- You're considering switching from Sony or Canon and want something genuinely different
- You shoot weddings, events, or documentary and need dependable full-frame performance
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the a6400 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi, lumix s5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Lumix S5 II (2023) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 740g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Leica L-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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