Fujifilm X100VIvs Nikon Z9vs Sigma fp L
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Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
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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.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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
Sigma fp L (2021)
- You need the highest resolution available in the smallest possible full-frame mirrorless
- You shoot architecture, landscape, or commercial work where fine detail is absolutely critical
- You want the cinematic flexibility of the fp platform paired with maximum megapixel count
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the fujifilm x100vi 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) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £5,499 | £1,999 |
| 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/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 6-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 1340g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Nikon Z-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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