Fujifilm X100VIvs Z5
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Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday
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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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the z5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X100VI | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — |
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