Fujifilm X100VIvs Sony RX100 VII
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday
View Fujifilm X100VI
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X100VI | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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