Fujifilm X100VIvs A7 IVvs A7C II
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.
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
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
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the fujifilm x100vi is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi, a7 iv are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | A7 IV (2021) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £2,299 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 33.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 659g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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