Fujifilm X100VIvs Nikon Z8vs Sony A7R V
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.
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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
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
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the fujifilm x100vi is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Nikon Z8 (2023) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £3,999 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 45.7MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 6-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 910g body only | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Nikon Z-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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