Sony α9 III
Global shutter · 24.6 MP · 120fps
Fujifilm X100VI
40 MP · Fixed 23 mm f/2 · IBIS
Sony α9 III takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony α9 III lands at 94 and Fujifilm X100VI at 92. That puts Sony α9 III ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony α9 III if…
- ✓First full-frame global-shutter camera
- ✓120 fps at full resolution (14-bit RAW)
- ✓Sync flash to any shutter speed up to 1/80000 s
Pick Fujifilm X100VI if…
- ✓Viral for a reason — gorgeous JPEGs out of camera
- ✓Compact with IBIS
- ✓Hybrid OVF/EVF
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testErgonomics
Fujifilm X100VICompared on the ergonomics sub-score
Fujifilm X100VI leads on ergonomics (96 vs 92).
Video
Sony α9 IIICompared on the video sub-score
Sony α9 III leads on video (92 vs 84).
Value for money
Fujifilm X100VISpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Fujifilm X100VI more score per dollar ($1,599 vs $5,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony α9 III | Fujifilm X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 24.6 MP global-shutter CMOS | 40 MP X-Trans 5 HR APS-C |
| Mount | Sony E | — |
| Max shutter | 1/80000 s electronic | — |
| Burst | Up to 120 fps full-res JPG / 14-bit RAW | — |
| Video | Up to 4K (3840×2160) at 120 fps | — |
| AF | 759 phase-detect points (still) / 627 (video) | — |
| ISO | ISO 250–25600 native (125–51200 extended) | — |
| Weight | 702 g (with battery + card) | — |
| Lens | — | Fixed 23 mm f/2 (35 mm equiv) |
| Stabilization | — | 6-stop IBIS |
Sony α9 III
- +First full-frame global-shutter camera
- +120 fps at full resolution (14-bit RAW)
- +Sync flash to any shutter speed up to 1/80000 s
- −24.6 MP feels conservative for the price
- −$5,999 body-only
- −ISO range tops at 25600 native
Fujifilm X100VI
- +Viral for a reason — gorgeous JPEGs out of camera
- +Compact with IBIS
- +Hybrid OVF/EVF
- −Fixed lens (not for everyone)
- −Severe supply issues
- −AF still behind Sony
FAQ: Sony α9 III vs Fujifilm X100VI
Which is better, Sony α9 III or Fujifilm X100VI? +
Sony α9 III scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony α9 III worth the price? +
At $5,999, Sony α9 III delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in af.
Is Fujifilm X100VI worth the price? +
At $1,599, Fujifilm X100VI delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ergonomics.
Does Sony α9 III or Fujifilm X100VI last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for ergonomics, Sony α9 III or Fujifilm X100VI? +
Fujifilm X100VI — leads on ergonomics (96 vs 92). Compared on the ergonomics sub-score.
Which is better for video, Sony α9 III or Fujifilm X100VI? +
Sony α9 III — leads on video (92 vs 84). Compared on the video sub-score.