X-A7vs Fujifilm X100VIvs Lumix G9 II
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Lumix G9 II (2023)
From £1499
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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.
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
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 G9 II (2023)
- You want the best Micro Four Thirds camera for both stills and video
- You shoot wildlife, sports, or documentary and value the compact, lightweight MFT system
- You're invested in the MFT lens ecosystem and want the top-tier body to go with it
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi, lumix g9 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 533g with battery and card | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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