Fujifilm X100VI vs Sony a7R VI

These sit in different sensor classes, and that decides most of it. The Sony a7R VI is full-frame (720g (1.59 lb), $4,499) — larger sensor, shallower depth-of-field and cleaner high-ISO. The Fujifilm X100VI is APS-C (521g (1.15 lb), $1,599), trading some of that for a lighter, cheaper body and extra effective reach from lenses. Pick the format that matches how you shoot before splitting hairs on features.

Choose the Fujifilm X100VI if you're budget-conscious — it launched at $1,599, about $2,900 less, freeing money for lenses. Choose it if you shoot in low light or indoors — AF that focuses down to -7 EV gives it the edge after dark. Choose it if you value portability — at 521g (1.15 lb) it's noticeably lighter than the 720g (1.59 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry. Choose it if you need extra telephoto reach in a compact kit — the smaller APS-C sensor effectively extends your lenses and keeps the whole system lighter.

Choose the Sony a7R VI if you shoot video seriously — it brings 8K capture (up to 30p) and both mic and headphone jacks for monitored audio. Choose it if you want maximum detail for landscapes, studio or large prints — 60.1MP resolves noticeably more than 40.2MP and gives more cropping latitude. Choose it if you prioritise shallow depth-of-field and clean high-ISO — its full-frame sensor is larger than the APS-C one, so backgrounds blur more and noise stays lower in dim light. Choose it if you shoot in low light or indoors — a higher native ISO ceiling (32,000) gives it the edge after dark.

Video: the Sony a7R VI is the stronger video tool — 8K, 4K up to 60p and 10-bit internal.