X-A7vs Lumix G9
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The x-a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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