Fujifilm X100VIvs Nikon Z9vs OM-D E-M10 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.
Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
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 Z9 (2021)
- You shoot professionally and need a camera body that handles everything without compromise
- You're a sports, wildlife, or commercial photographer who demands the absolute best
- You want a camera body that will remain state-of-the-art for the next decade
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- You're new to mirrorless and want a small, uncomplicated first camera to learn on
- You want excellent in-body stabilisation to steady handheld video and shake-prone shooting
- You're drawn to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem and want to start at the entry level
Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi, nikon z9 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Nikon Z9 (2021) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £5,499 | £469 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 45.7MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 6-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 1340g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
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