Fuji X100VI vs. Sony A7IV 35mm f/1.8

[@Cthames123]

Thanks for the comparison! Sony A7IV owner here. I love the tiny and cute factor of the Fuji X100 VI, and the customizations that come with the jpg film simulations. Love, (really really love), the clicky manual dials for shutter speed, ISO, exposure. I’m imagining the flip up screen would not be so good for vlogging when talking to the camera or selfies, but excellent for covert street photography. I agree it is a beautiful camera, (especially the two tone silver and black). I also like the ability to apply a teleconverter to the fixed lens to make it 50mm. People complain that the auto focus isn’t like a sony camera, and while you are demonstrating excellent IBIS for photos, (1S! Handled) the walking around video stabilization is questionable for me. I’m also concerned that the file sizes of a 40MP photo may be a little much for my hard drive space. I know its an APSC, and no dual card slots, and it is a fixed lens, but as someone who has only owned Sony cameras my whole life, (dabbled with a Panasonic before returning them) I would love to experience the x100V (VI) one day!

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

Really appreciate you sharing these thoughts. We are absolutely in agreement, Sony make really powerful cameras that is hard to compete with. There are definitely trade offs with Fuji's much smaller form factor, they are also not as experienced as Sony in terms of video implementation. The main thing for me, about the Fuji, is the form factor. Most other aspects are a bit more limited, but only very slightly. No question, Sony is a professional tool. The X100VI is an super advanced point & shoot camera with pro level abilities. To have that in such a tactile, fun and light package, is work so so much to me. I never go anywhere without X100VI. Highly encourage you to give it a shot, also as a pure photo camera, you could consider X100V, perhaps a better fit for you, with the smaller files sizes?

[@chrismeetschris]

I prefer B. I'm sure its the the X100VI but if it isnt -- sony has improved tremendously since the A7ii that I owned lol. Overall B Looked a little more "gold" warmer tones, nicer greens. Also I didnt notice the Air Con as I have mine running right now as I watch this hahaha. Great Vlog as always -- I can't wait to visit Hong Kong again.

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@chrismeetschris you are absolutely spot on with B being X100VI. Sony has come a long way with the latest generation, but I agree, Fuji has more something something. Glad the rumbling around me as I did the entire video didn’t bother you too much 😅 Hope other viewers also have their AC running watching this one 😆

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

Wish I would still live here next time you had a planned visit to Hong Kong. Moving to Phuket on Monday 😅

[@Archonsx]

@@dailyvlog_thailand i thought sony was the A, because of the color

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@Archonsx Spot on, Sony is the A camera!

[@one901]

A better comparison is the a7cii with a more compact lens and the Fuji. They are the same size.

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@one901 Unfortunately I’m just a normal person that just happens to have these two cameras. Besides, the only difference between the A7IV and A7CII, is the package. Other that that, it’s 100% the same camera….

[@one901]

@@dailyvlog_thailand kinda. The cii has the AI processor, a few additions and the new menus

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@one901 It's like the A7SIII vs ZV-E1, same sensor, same abilities with slight tweaks in a different package.

[@marioyip6463]

I’m from Hong Kong and I didn’t notice it until the minibuses at 4:08. Some great tones you’ve got on your photos and I will guess A is sony B is fujifilm!

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@marioyip6463 you are spot on with that guess! Thank you, appreciate that! The film emulation from Fuji is fun though, but it’s important to also try to develop a look or an edit personally as well 😊 LOVE HK, such an amazing city to photograph! Will miss it dearly 😖

[@zenstoodi]

Hi, about this resolution;) x100vi has 40mp Sony „only” 33mp but if you crop on Fuji you loose much more sharpness compared to Sony. In my case I always take bag anyway so Sony fits also in my Peak Design 3l. So I’ve sold x100vi because it was too limited.

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

It's only about 18% difference in resolution. Lens is and technique is probably a bigger factor in most cameras at this point. If you shoot both cameras on optimal aperture, I doubt you could tell a difference in a blind test. Lets not get cultish with our cameras man, their just tools, we all got different preferences. You got space in your camera pack, I sometimes like to only bring a camera and no bag along. Been at the same spot as you, sold three different series X100 cameras, this is my 4th one, planning to keep it. You do you boo, all the best with your ventures 🙂

[@zenstoodi]

@@dailyvlog_thailand ;) my plan was also to keep it ;) I had before x100v - sold and regretted;) but after switching to Sony completely (sold also xh2s and a lot of lenses) I feel some fresh energy to shoot;) I know it’s just tool so everyone should get what fits him best. I choose reliability;)

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@zenstoodi Reliability you got indeed! I know what you mean, also used to have a pair of XH2s. But once you get a taste of that Sony AF and in particular touch to track, hard to go back. XH2s did get a firmware update, unlocking touch to track, hopefully better now. But I do miss the open gate of XH2s! Really hoping Sony provides that in the next generation 🙌🙌🙌

[@seanwhaley8547]

did i miss the answer to the blind test? really not much difference between the two to my noob eye. what mic where you using in the talking head?

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

Left that one to the audience 😉 The very last photo in the comparison was the give away, with the difference in DOF. What is your guess, what camera is A? Mic I use in most talking heads is the Sony ECM-B1M 🙂

[@MalluChimes]

Which camera you used for shooting this video? Its stabilizing capability impressed me.

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@MalluChimes thank you kindly 🙏🙌 I used Sony ZV-E1 with a Sony 20mm 1.8 G and had in camera active stabilization on 😃

[@Cthames123]

8:50 ZV-E1.

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@Cthames123 well spotted 😃😃😃

[@Chromatomic]

I’ve been alternating silver and black over the years (silver now) but the black with the square hood on the x100 looks amazing. I also love the Sony 35 2.8 lens which I have taken some amazing photos with, someone could grab a used Sony a7rii or riii to match the X100 and maybe come out cheaper with full frame. Love both systems though.

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

Right there with you, this is exactly the point of the video. One tool does not negate the other, it's not a binary one thing being better than the other. From a value point of view, an A7RII with a 35mm 2.8 Zeiss is a super powerful combination. The Fuji being more compact ofc as a huge point of that camera.

[@elliotresnick5433]

I’ve had a a7iv kit and it’s not an everyday carry like a nearly pocketable X100…

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

Totally agreed, they are not the same thing, but still have very comparable abilities!

[@gerikmd]

Thanks for the vid. Almost same with me, i still use my a7iii+35GM and x100f. Both equality great and both different styles of use. Sony being technical and fast while fuji being slow but artsy. Love them both. 12:00 you need to try the ricoh GR series and you'll be amazed

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

Could not agree more, that is exactly it! These are very different tools, nothing wrong with having and using both. I used to have GR II and really loved it! I just really needed that extra stop of light for the darkness back home in Iceland 😅 Each stop means so much. But the GR is a TRUE pocket camera, so powerful for being so tiny!

[@zakiradi450]

Which camera are you recording this video on?

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@zakiradi450 Sony ZV-E1 with 20mm 1.8 G, brilliant combo!

[@heliogenesi]

I've been using the teleconverter on my x100v for some years and the sharpness is exactly the same and I do lot's of cropping in as well. This is the first time I heard anyone say there is decrease in image quality with the converters, maybe it's on the x100vi only?

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@heliogenesi if you look carefully at the images I shared from the teleconverter, I labeled them being made with X100F and with the older version of the converter. Yours is type two, correct? The older version did soften the image, but not too badly in my opinion. Personally I don’t have experience with version II, I’ll take your word for it being excellent ✨

[@heliogenesi]

@@dailyvlog_thailand Ah yes I got it, yeah it could be the version I or the x100f and version I combination that is softer. Since the lens is updated on the x100v as well, my version II teleconverter works great. I used it a lot for product shoots for clients and cropped the image constantly since even the 50mm FOV wasn't enough I needed something around 80mm. It performed great for a less than ideal setup like that.

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@heliogenesi As you pointed out, both the 23mm on camera lens AND the tele converter have been updated since I used the combination, both have been improved greatly by the sounds of it. Not surprised at all that you were able to make this work, even with an extra crop, such a powerful combination. Would you be interested in the X100VI for the extra resolution, or is X100V working out perfectly for you?

[@heliogenesi]

@@dailyvlog_thailand I actually bought a x-t5 and 56mm f1.2 last year for the professional work that I do, so no more serious cropping needed but I'm also updating the x100v to an x100vi since I have to pay very little for the upgrade and I like the extra resolution & ibis. I crop a lot at my personal photography as well so x100vi is very welcome as a personal camera. It is also going to be nice to have as a second body at on site photoshoots. X-t5 with the tethered flash setup and x100vi setup for natural light ready to go both with the same sensor and resolution. A lot of people downplay the x100 series, I have heard from multiple people calling it a toy camera for some reason. I don't understand how it can become a toy camera with it's many bells and whistles just because of a fixed lens, it is super capable and literally payed for itself and plenty more through real client work:)

[@motionpikczer]

Are you using Capture One or Lightroom with Sony? :)

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@motionpikczer just used the raw converter in PS, felt like the most fair approach. Love using Capture One though, especially directly into a iPad tethered 🙌

[@FINKAMUSIK]

which lenshood is on the fuji?

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@FINKAMUSIK ohhhh! I fell asleep right after uploading last night! Totally slipped my mind! I will place the model name and link at the top in the description in about an hour! Thank you for the reminder 🙌🙏

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

Just placed a link in the video description. This is the full name of the hood: Haoge LH-X54B Square Metal Lens Hood with 49mm Adapter Ring for Fujifilm X100VI Fuji X100V Camera Black

[@tombube49]

Sony RX1R II is the way to go

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@tombube49 Really? But it was announced in 2015, still compares well? My friend told me that battery life is a little tough to work with, right? How is the auto focus on it?

[@tombube49]

@@dailyvlog_thailand battery life is poor but AF has phase detect like Sony A7R II and the sensor ist still one of the best. In Lightroom there are lot of possibilities. The rendering of the Zeiss is also a dream. The body is smaller than X100vi But it is a personal decision.

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@tombube49 The RX1R II is an amazing concept. Totally agreed on the sensor, that same 42MP is battled tested over many Sony camera bodies. if Sony updated their RX1 to a more modern version, I am sure it would be a big seller! But it seems as they have opted to lean more into their C series of camera bodies. Perhaps it makes more business sense for them, inter changeable lenses make them more money. pxlmag.com/db/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X100V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1R-II

[@MartinV.]

Great Video

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@MartinV. Thank you Martin, really appreciate it 🙏🙌😊

[@charlottelee6425]

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[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@charlottelee6425 after your birthday gift, that’s how me and Helga say byeeeeeeee now 🤣

[@charlottelee6425]

@@dailyvlog_thailand so happy to see so many people commenting and following your journey EG!!! impressive stuff!!!!

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@charlottelee6425 I have been very fortunate to have loads of love and support from you and your family to help push me through. Not everyone has the ability to support or be happy for others. You have that in bucked loads Charlotte, thank you so much fir all the love and support, will never ever forget that ✨✨✨

[@charlottelee6425]

@@dailyvlog_thailand You deserve it all!!! we are gonna miss you and Helga!!!

[@dailyvlog_thailand]

@@charlottelee6425 Thank you Charlotte 🙏🙌✨ We will miss you guys allot! VISIT 😃