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Fujifilm - X100VI vs Sony - α9 III

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X100VIFUJIFILMRENDER
Probe A
Fujifilm
X100VI
57.7/ 100D
Sensor58· 35%
Video· 25%
Autofocus· 20%
Body & Controls· 20%
α9 IIISONYRENDER
Probe B
Sony
α9 III
46.0/ 100D
Sensor46· 35%
Video· 25%
Autofocus· 20%
Body & Controls· 20%
Quick verdict

Between the X100VI and α9 III, the X100VI comes out ahead in weight and megapixels, while the α9 III wins on af points and sensor size. Overall, the X100VI scores 57.7 and the α9 III scores 46 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The X100VI is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the X100VI if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, megapixels, max video.

Pick the α9 III if you care most about af points and sensor size. Its strongest claims are af points, sensor size.

Both ship with comparable in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the X100VI is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why Fujifilm - X100VI wins

  • Weight — 182.00 g less. 521 vs 703.
  • Megapixels — 66.67% more. 40 MP vs 24 MP.
  • Max video: 6K (vs 4K120).

Why Sony - α9 III wins

  • AF points — 78.59% more. 759 vs 425.
  • Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
Full readout

Spec comparison

Sensor

SpecFujifilm - X100VISony - α9 III
Sensor sizeAPS-CFull Framelead
Megapixels40 MPlead24 MP
Max ISO1280051200lead

Video

SpecFujifilm - X100VISony - α9 III
Max video6Klead4K120
RAW videofalsetruelead
Log profiletruetrue

Autofocus

SpecFujifilm - X100VISony - α9 III
AF points425759lead
Eye AFtruetrue
In-body stabilizationtruetrue

Body & Controls

SpecFujifilm - X100VISony - α9 III
Weight521 glead703 g
Weather sealedfalsetruelead
Dual card slotsfalsetruelead
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