Fujifilm X100VIvs Lumix S9
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday
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Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
- Street photographers who want the most refined fixed-lens APS-C compact
- Travel photographers who want one pocketable camera for everything
- X100V owners finally upgrading to IBIS and 40MP
- Anyone on the waiting list — the most sought-after compact camera of its generation
Lumix S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the lumix s9 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X100VI | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — |
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