Fujifilm X100VIvs A7S
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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.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
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
A7S (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the a7s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £600 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 12.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X100VI | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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