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Fujifilm X100VI vs Sony RX100 VII

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Fujifilm X100VI comes out ahead by a narrow margin (3.9 vs 3.8). Fujifilm X100VI is best for: Enthusiasts who want a high-resolution fixed-lens APS-C compact with in-body stabilization and film simulations. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Fujifilm X100VI
Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Compact Travel Cameras
Fujifilm X100VI
2 sources$2,249as of Oct 9

The Fujifilm X100VI is a fixed-lens APS-C camera with a 40MP sensor and a 35mm equivalent F2 lens. Reviewers praised its high-resolution image capture, in-body stabilization, and the extensive film simulation options, including the new Reala ACE and Eterna Bleach Bypass modes. It adds camera-to-cloud functionality for direct uploads to Adobe Frame.io. Some users felt build quality slipped next to its predecessor, and overheating came up in warm environments. Enthusiasts who want a compact, high-quality fixed-lens camera with extensive creative controls are the fit.

Strengths
  • — 40MP BSI CMOS APS-C sensor delivers high detail capture
  • — In-body image stabilization rated at up to 6EV of correction
  • — 14 film simulations including Reala ACE, Nostalgic Neg, and Eterna Bleach Bypass
Watch-outs
  • — Build quality perceived as slightly degraded compared to X100V
  • — Overheating issues reported in warm climates
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Sony RX100 VII
Ranked #4 in Best Compact Travel Cameras
Sony RX100 VII
4 sources$1,498as of Oct 11

The Sony RX100 VII gets called the most capable pocket camera ever made, on the strength of industry-leading autofocus and reliable performance. DPReview called it a 'well-built little camera' with 'incredibly versatile zoom range' that fits in your pocket. Video holds up too, with 4K recording and stabilization, though some reviewers noted the slow buffer and confusing interface. Travel photographers and parents who want a reliable, pocketable camera that 'just gets the shot' regardless of subject movement or distance are the fit. Low-light performance is limited by its 'slow' lens, and the default settings do not encourage optimal feature use.

Strengths
  • — Excellent 4K video with minimal rolling shutter and Active SteadyShot stabilization
  • — Versatile 24-200mm ZEISS lens with f/2.8-4.5 variable aperture
  • — Compact design weighing only 302g with a flip-up touchscreen and built-in EVF
Watch-outs
  • — Slow buffer clearing due to UHS-I slot
  • — Default out-of-box settings don't encourage use of best features
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How they stack up

Fujifilm X100VI

The Fujifilm X100VI has a 40MP APS-C sensor and a 35mm equivalent F2 lens, against the 25.74MP sensor and 28mm equivalent F2.8 lens of the Ricoh GR IV. Both list 5-axis stabilization rated to 6EV. At 521 g it is heavier than the 262g Ricoh and the 302g Sony RX100 VII, and it costs more than both.

Sony RX100 VII

The Sony RX100 VII's 24-200mm lens reaches twice as far as the 24-100mm zoom of the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III, though the Canon's f/1.8-2.8 aperture is brighter than the Sony's f/2.8-4.5. The Sony has a built-in EVF, while the Canon has no electronic viewfinder. Its 1-inch sensor is smaller than the APS-C sensors of the Ricoh GR IV and the Fujifilm X100VI, and at 302g it is lighter than the 521 g Fujifilm.

Specs side-by-side

SpecFujifilm X100VISony RX100 VII
Sensor40MP BSI CMOS APS-C20.1MP 1-inch stacked CMOS
Resolution40.2MP20.1 MP
Lens35mm equiv F224-200mm f/2.8-4.5 ZEISS
Video6.2K at 30p4K HDR with stabilisation
Display3-inch tilting touchscreen LCD180-degree/90-degree tilting touchscreen
Burst RatePre-shot bursts (E-shutter + Cont H)Up to 20 fps
Stabilization5-axis In-body IS (up to 6EV)Optical and Active SteadyShot
Weight521 g302g
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