We Tested Fujifilm the X100vi and Sony A7Cii Here's What's Best!

[@Iamtongue]

Sony a7cii or teh Fujifilm X100vi? Let me know👇🫡💅

[@joesousa4075]

Just picked up an A7C II to replace my X-T5. No regrets at all, as nice as the film simulations are I can’t get over the terrible AF performance that Fuji still refuses to address

[@yingthao6855]

Yah you got the camera with the fastest autofocus good for you lol 😂

[@Iamtongue]

@@yingthao6855 not only fast but accurate & reliable. FOH with that fanboyism

[@ElementaryWatson-123]

I had A7Cii, it's better in almost every respect except for colors. Sony colors are the worst among every major brand. Before anybody jumps in, I always shoot raw, I have DXO and LR, I used C1 but dumped it because it offers no advantages, but the workflow is much slower. Bottom line, I know how to process images, I have good eye when it comes to colors. I can get wonderful images from Nikon and Fuji. I hate all those unnatural preset, they are tasteless, I want rich pleasant looking colors, without orange and green tints like Sony often produces. And, of course, I know about Cobalt, and, of course, I have color checker, and, of course, I know how create DNG profiles, and it may help a bit, but in the end comparing results from Sony and other cameras, I just say, *don't fight the camera colors, get the camera that satisfies your taste.*

[@dougng78]

I had the X100VI for a few months before I gave up and sold it. The a6700 is just a better camera if you prioritize a high rate of good photos over the shooting experience. The X100VI is masturbatory, it looks nice and the knobs are fun to fidget with but in the end you're not getting a lot done.

[@Neumahn]

So, then like a cheaper Leica then?

[@AssataAmani]

This video is literally right on time! I'm debating on which to get or if I should just get both! Awesome video

[@Iamtongue]

good luck on your decision :)

[@unc_ph1l953]

I own an A7IV and, for about a month now, a Fuji X100VI. I brought both on a week-long trip to NYC. For the first three days, I had both cameras (the Sony with the 16-35 GM II) with me all day. On the other days, I left my Sony in the hotel room, saved weight, and had so much fun shooting. Don’t get me wrong: if I had brought only the Fuji, I would have missed 3 or 4 really decent wide-angle shots. But all in all, I shot around 100 photos with the Sony and about 1000 with the Fuji. So next time, I would only bring the Fuji.

[@tekniqs]

I have both. been using the a7cii much more lately. tweaked a few of the creative looks it has and the jpegs come out really nice. i prefer to stay as far away from lightroom as much as possible so SOOC jpegs is important. the a7cii with a vintage 50mm lens produces great images IMO. with that said, i'll take the x100vi if weight/size is a factor such as hiking or to concerts. I much enjoy the x100vi SOOC video image. I use a 'recipe' that Reggie posted on his channel for no color grading videos. Shot a video of my friends and I on a hike and the colors were amazing.

[@CalvinVadivelu]

@@tekniqs hey! I'd love to learn more about the sooc video image on the x100vi. Whereabouts did you find that 'recipe'

[@tekniqs]

@@CalvinVadivelu hey sorry late reply. lemme see if i can find his original video.

[@jean-philippeperetti8463]

I own a Sony A7CII as a companion to my A7RV. I wanted to be able to use the same lenses and get the same types of images. No regret whatsoever. The A7CII is a great travel and street camera. I wish Sony would offer a good full frame lens camera to make it even more fun to use.

[@Iamtongue]

I do too, people have recommended me the F2 lenses from sigma or the F2.5 g lenses from sony but I still don't find it compact enough. Hopefully one day!

[@stkuj]

@@Iamtongue Next week Viltrox has a Pancake 28mm 4.5 FF lens announcement! Might be a very interesting addition...

[@Sukimaye]

I have both the F2 C lenses from sigma and the 2.5 G lenses and they are indeed great for the camera. If you are looking for something small for that camera those are the ones to go. My personal preference, I like the sigma lens, though it is heavier and slightly longer. But the 2.5 Gs are WAY lighter as if it isn't there and also smaller.

[@jean-philippeperetti8463]

I own both Sony 40 F2.5 and 25 F2.8 lenses. Small and light, yes, but they aren't pancakes.

[@henakos]

I think samyang remaster slim set is best choice for pancake photography. 🤔

[@jamesbarron5590]

They are both great but they are for different use cases. The x100vI is great if you don’t need a lot of focal length versatility but want a great edc option with built in flash and nd filter. The a7c series can also be that albeit without the built in flash and nd but can also be fitted with any focal length lens. I think the x100vI is a great companion camera to any interchangeable lens camera. If you are just starting out I would recommend the a7c series or even the a6700 because of the ability to change glass. I own the x100vI and an a7c and love both. I don’t agree that the ovf on the x100vI is gimmicky. It provides a very unique shooting experience. I also don’t have any issues with the f/2 lens. If autofocus and tack sharpness is your goal then Sony all day. I bought the a7c and then got the Fujifilm x100v hype fever and started to think that I needed it. 3 Fujifilm cameras later I realized that they are all just cameras. No camera is magically going to make Everything perfect. They are great and fun cameras to use but I think the expectations have become so big that certain people feel let down when their photography is still trash after getting an x100vI.

[@Buckeye-ish]

I agree with you! I had the a7c to go along with my RV! Even with the 2.5 g primes it was still much bigger than the x100vi. One is my point and shoot no edit camera. The other is my amazing bokeh beast.

[@RayLombardi]

I come from a Nikon Z9(which I still have and use). What I love about the Sony(in my case I went for the a7CR with 61MP), is the flexibility of the system when it comes to lens choices. Horses por courses as they say! For my workflow, I love the form factor and compact nature of both systems, but this Sony a7CR packs a huge punch with the added flexibility when it comes to lenses. Great video content! Cheers.

[@Iamtongue]

Thanks ray! I wish I had a Sony a7cr I would love to try that and the Sony a7rv in the future. Appreciate the love and support

[@siamxiii]

Have A7C II and couple of lenses. It can be pretty anything due to interchangeable lenses. With 90mm macro it opens another world of photo. With 50/1.2 this is awesome combo for dynamic fashion photoshoot and portraits. With 24/2.8 it’s very good travel camera. But most of all I like Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35/1.4 for expirience, compactness, look and feel.

[@makesnosense4424]

The x100vi is just a beautiful looking camera

[@Iamtongue]

I agree!

[@siamxiii]

A7C II also great looking camera with right lens

[@makesnosense4424]

@@siamxiii of course I don't doubt it but I shoot with Fuji 😁

[@sakithr6034]

Since the x100vi has availability issue I would get the a7cii or even the a6700. Awesome shirt!

[@Iamtongue]

Thank you!

[@rickbiessman6084]

I have an A7C II and recently got the chance to try out an X100VI. What can I say... as someone who also shoots film I was surprised by how little I liked the Fujifilm. I think it’s pretty bad ergonomically, AF seemed to screw me over quite a few times, the dials on the top look pretty but are impractical, and I didn’t even enjoy the optical viewfinder as much as I thought I would. Though the combination of optical viewfinder and HUD is really, really well done. Finally, I just completely missed feedback on whether I was taking a photo or not! The shutter is really quiet and causes minmal vibration in the camera body, and also the shutter button doesn’t have a very hard stop. So I was really unsure of when I had and hadn’t taken a picture. So weird. I love shooting on my A7C II, and I love shooting on vintage film cameras. But somehow I didn’t love shooting on the X100VI. But everyone’s different and the X100 series has a huge fan base, so my opinion really is just my opinion, and overall, I’m glad there is so much variety out there! =),

[@LOLA6ifyable]

Look and feel - Fuji Perfomance and real world use - Sony. I used to have the 100F , I always got compliments on how beautiful it is , the AF was ok for the time. I may grab 7CR , for compact high MP for travel , and X100VII or Ex5 or Pro 4 when released. Currently own a Z9 , Z6 III and S5 II (yes too many cameras)

[@MartinV.]

Great Video! A7Cii all the way!

[@Iamtongue]

thank you!

[@NicolaZamberlan]

I can’t speak about the Sony, I have x100vi and for me it’s awesome, for photos and videos also. And with Wide and Tele lenses I have what I need. Before I had the x100V, changed for the new model. X100VI now it’s really an hybrid camera. Autofocus? Is good, you should disable the tracking eye and use the dot instead. If I need a perfect autofocus, for sure choose Sony. But nothing is like Fuji and the recipes. I don’t need to edit my files, the same for the video. I love the tone, the color . And I also find very useful the ND filter embedded in camera. So, maybe A7CII is better, but X100Vi has all I desire

[@JackieDElia]

Nice review, Tung. I’m going to rent a Sony FF to try at some point. I really like the X-S20 for hybrid - just wish the AF was a bit more reliable.

[@Iamtongue]

Thanks jackie, you and me both aahha

[@Chef_RossBoss]

After years of using only fuji cameras (xt-1, xt-2, xe-2, x100v, X-H2S) and while waiting on the x100vi that was backordered, i took a jump and got an a7cii to see what the hype is all about with the autofocus and g master lens, mostly for video. I can say i was so mind blown by the easy of use the a7cii integrates wirelessly to the dji gimbal, and the dji mic 2 with the wireless adapter, it makes for such a compact hassle free, set up. I still use my xh2s as a b camera thought. The autofocus is not comparable at all, using both for a fashion show photoshoot, the sony had about 90% success rate on the runway, while the fuji 60% in action. I think if seen as tools, they are good in their own departement and can be great options to pair up. The 100v is incredible for daily pictures and light travel. I cant wait for fujifilm's updates to roll out, in the meantime, i can say i am happy with both Sony and Fuji cameras.

[@Iamtongue]

Exactly this

[@one901]

I went with the Sony because my preorder from March has still yet to stock. Since I have other Sony cameras, I have a ton of lenses. I settled on the Zeiss 35mm f2.8 and I love it. Not as small as the x100, I have the x100F also, but it’s still a small set up. The Sony has better everything except sooc colors. But if you tweak the creative styles, FL looks very much like Classic Negative and IN with reduced fade looks identical to Classic Chrome, then they are very very similar.

[@Iamtongue]

BRO I TRIED YOUR RECIPE and it looks legit!

[@one901]

Glad you enjoyed it bro

[@JakeChambersOy]

For Fujifilm, bad AF = character They didn't think this through and the dated lens doesn't do the 40mp sensor any favors, slows the AF-C down even more. :/

[@Iamtongue]

Yup I wish they would have updated the lens for this new sensor.

[@anthonystonehouse]

Fuji for jpeg images and still subjects - Sony for everything else.

[@Iamtongue]

YES

[@EmBeWe]

I got bouth cameras and … I love them all! 👍😉

[@ijovy3]

bro you're looking jacked 😮😮

[@Iamtongue]

haha thanks bro my body dysmorphia wont let me see that

[@ijovy3]

@@Iamtongue i see it bro! shoulders and chest looking solid 💪💪

[@umaraslam7731]

Thanks for comparing the A7Cii and the fuji x100vi! Im rn debating if my next camera should be a compact ff like the a7cii or get a premium fixed lens akin to the fuji x100vi. This video definitely helped me in my purchasing decision.

[@Iamtongue]

Happy to help!

[@jgoodtime]

Colors are much much better on Fujifilm, no need to edit or edit just a little to have superb results (I have Sony AC7 and Fuji X100v)

[@Iamtongue]

Totally agree!

[@Large74]

I love my A7C ii paired with my Carl Zeiss 25mm F2.8 and using Zone Focusing is a dream

[@Iamtongue]

35

[@Large74]

@@Iamtongue ZEISS Biogon T* 25mm F2.8 is a dream

[@joshuachubbphotography]

I have the a7cii and the xs20. I hands down prefer the Fuji jpeg but I have been playing with shooting stills in S cinetone and I like it, way better than the standard profile

[@Iamtongue]

OH thats not a bad idea! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@joshuachubbphotography]

@@Iamtongue if it pans out you gotta shout me out haha, jk

[@SebastienBarrau]

Had both for over 6 months and recently sold my x100vi and kept the a7Cii. I miss the x100, as close they are in size I was more comfortable taking the x100 out with me whenever I left the house.

[@Iamtongue]

That's how I feel right now ahha

[@franckladouce1275]

Thank you for this test @lamtongue, did you have opportunity to test the A7CR ?

[@Iamtongue]

I haven't would love to. But perhaps in the future.

[@flavi0r]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I am pretty sure the Sony A7Cii can go 1/8000 when in silent shutter mode

[@Iamtongue]

Oh yes! Thank you! I've been looking for this, I would've still liked it if it was mechanical instead of ES, given it's price point. But this is clutch, and as you can tell im not a sony shooter 🤣🥲

[@flavi0r]

@@Iamtongue No problem! Great video though!

[@yukonpeter]

Great timing for this video! I have the X100VI and am very disappointed with the image quality. The idea that it is a 40MP is a marketing lark. It is at best a 24MP camera equivalent. I have tested it against my 6 yr old Canon M50 and it barely equals it in regards to image resolution. So I have been looking to replace it with the A7Cii, but not being able to get my hands on one, for a test, had me wondering. So your video is greatly appreciated! Funny, I was going to just purchase an A7Cii during Black Friday sales, but that camera never went on sale!! IMHO Fuji blew it buy putting an old and tired lens in front of a 40MP sensor. The camera is way too expensive to have such poor sensor / lens performance. Fuji is getting away with it because form over function, e.g. the fascination with film simulations (yawn...), seems to have captured a lot of folks. At least I will be able to sell my X100VI for more that I purchased it for! What would be better is if Panasonic could fit their Lumix S5ii into a form factor like the A7Cii -- that would then be the best compact hybrid camera possible.

[@Iamtongue]

@@yukonpeter lumix did do this and it’s called the lumix s9.

[@yukonpeter]

@@Iamtongue the S9 doesn't have a viewfinder, otherwise they would have hit a home run with this camera. With my old eyes having a viewfinder is a must, especially in bright sun. I think Panasonic really blew it by not putting a viewfinder on this camera. They lost monster potential sales -- IMHO. Why buy a full frame camera without a viewfinder???

[@Iamtongue]

Oh ya i totally agree. I'm not a fan of that camera haha

[@tristankay6397]

to the people that mention sony colors not delivering, do you guys shoot with those Sony creative profiles ( i dont know the exact name)

[@carljasoncruz3873]

Try the creative looks of Sony

[@Iamtongue]

I have and they are alright. Im not one to mess with the settings because I dont have time to do that so I'll wait until someone shows me a good recipe coming from sony.

[@anastasialoiret-bernal175]

I still don't know which to buy for my 17 year old who is starting photography? Thoughts? These are bhoth expensive for a beginner camera but I figure she will get years of use...

[@rainy2305]

@anastasialoiret-bernal175 Fuji X-S20 or Sony A6600/A6700

[@Iamtongue]

Ya the x100vi would be good if it’s strictly photography.

[@Sonica212]

I heard you can import LUTS aka film simulation type recipes into the sony and shoot similiar like the Fujifilm

[@Iamtongue]

not the same lol

[@rickbiessman6084]

Only for video, sadly. Sony did introduce new "creative styles", two of which actually look pretty nice IMO! And they also added more options for tweaking thsoe creative styles (e.g. adjusting shadows and highlights). But they can’t compete with Fujifilm film simulations.

[@edwin_ac]

I had a Fuji XT4 before. I sold it. For me Fuji's in-lens aperture ring is overrated. Changing apertures and shutter speeds using the control dials are much, much better.

[@Iamtongue]

@@edwin_ac it’s faster and more efficient. But some ppl like this 🤷😭

[@MrRafalEn]

I went from Fuji to Canon R8 -> A7C II -> tested Zf -> Panasonic S9. Didn't like R8 as it was still too big and not much lens choice. Didn't like A7C II due computer feeling, still bad colors that needed much editing. S9 is the best for me, insane IBIS for video, great colors and very good AF. In the end I miss my Fuji X-E4 + 27mm f2.8 + 35 f1.4 combo. Even Panasonic S9 Lumix Lab app with LUTs for photos doesn't touch Fuji's colors and their shooting experience. I hated Fuji AF but now looking at old photos it's the Fuji I like the most, even my wife who doesn't know a thing about photography always picks Fuji in blind tests that I done. So all this dynamic range, af, depth of field stuff doesn't matter in the end at least for me. Waiting for X-E5 release, coming back to Fuji and never making the same mistake of venturing to different brand.

[@Iamtongue]

Hahah at least now you know the grass ain't always greener on the other side. 🤣🤣

[@MrRafalEn]

@@Iamtongue Yes learned the hard way. Good thing is I didn’t loose money as I bought used apart from Panasonic S9 on which I will loose.

[@babyboy1971]

Is the EVF on the A6700 the same as the A7C?

[@Iamtongue]

yes! and it sucks

[@halgrynshaun]

I got the Sony a7cii because of availability issues of the x100vi

[@LUITESLIFE]

I picked the camera that vibed with me the most; X100VI. I had the Sony A7c before and I just never really loved it. Great results though, but the feel (and viewfinder) wasn't for me in the end. The autofocus was a lot better though :-)

[@Iamtongue]

I feel you man. THAT EVF is atrocious

[@adammann4251]

The compact full frame is alluring but I'll still get the x100vi if it was in stock.

[@Iamtongue]

that's the problem isn't it...

[@bdsattern]

This is a weird comparison, IMO. Objectively, these two cameras have very little in common -- you have a fun-to-use APS-C enthusiasts design vs groundbreaking full-frame design that takes interchangeable lenses. It's like a MINI Cooper vs a BMW

[@Iamtongue]

to you maybe...

[@DynamicLearning4u]

Thank you for doing this review, this has been what's on my mind. haha.

[@Iamtongue]

Glad I could help!

[@jacksquat1265]

Fuji colors > Sony. Autofocus is definitely Sony’s biggest strength, but I can’t get over not having the film recipes that deliver beautiful SOOC jpgs.

[@Iamtongue]

Totally agree

[@ooharloo]

I swear you're spying on me! I have the x100vi and love it but want the a7c ii or maybe the R. And as of the last few days, I've been browsing and pondering of getting one.

[@Iamtongue]

Hhaha good luck dude! Tough choices

[@yingthao6855]

Why are we comparing interchangeable with fixed compact? 😅 I dont get it

[@Iamtongue]

@@yingthao6855 cuz content

[@rickbiessman6084]

Well for some people these two cameras are actually competitors. There is a lot of debate on how well the A7C II works as a super compact everyday camera. For me, it does, and I use this little camera both for hobby/travel/... as well as professional work and I love it in all of those contexts.

[@thaitran7914]

I am all into Fuji X100VI, better vintage looking

[@colinstock325]

@@thaitran7914 is that because looks trump image quality?

[@oregonduc]

For travel I would definitely go Fuji.

[@Iamtongue]

same

[@oregonduc]

@@Iamtongue I’m crossing my fingers my photos and videos came out in Japan this time. I didn’t bring my viltrox pro 27mm lens. I brought my Fujinon 16-55 f2.8 instead. I’ll find out when I go home tomorrow night and cry if my photos didn’t come out lol

[@Keilikeramen]

I been try and use fuji camera from myfriend and I don't think I like the color like other hype. So is subjective and I prefer reliable focus and I can edit photo just 1 minute per photo on mac end up with a7cR and leica TL

[@Iamtongue]

whatever works for you man! haha

[@eworldRick]

Fujifilm has other cameras available

[@WS-bk7uu]

I've used both. They're completely different cameras. I definitely miss the tactile feel of Fuji, Sony feels plasticky and cheaper somehow. Sony files look great but need some work (especially white balance), Fuji files look more filmic and much better JPEGS

[@Iamtongue]

Totally agree

[@withoutpassid]

The combo a7c2 + 40 2.5 G will match the size of the Fuji x100vi.

[@siamxiii]

nope

[@branimirteodorovic2297]

You forgot to mention that Sony autofocus is way better then Fujifilm. Also, there is no way that Fujifilm has better dynamic range, just take a look at the DPReview tests.

[@matt88169]

Real world dynamic range both are more than fine for this stuff. AF in this case is partly the lens fixed to the x100…it’s got the DC motor Fuji’s slowest and clunkiest. Part of the compromise!

[@branimirteodorovic2297]

@@matt88169 "More than fine for this stuff" is totally different from "It's better than Sony's dynamic range". REgarding auto focus, there are a lot of KZbinrs who tested Fujifilm autofocus with their most modern lenses and the autofocus sucks when compared to Sony. Just watch "Fujifilm needs to watch out! | Fujifilm XT5 VS Sony a6700" by iamtongue

[@Iamtongue]

Ya yes the good ol DPREVIEW test, they may be right then. I just go off the feel of editing raws so purely anecdotal from me so I have no way of measuring it.Both are still good in the end.

[@matt88169]

@@Iamtongue If you can push/pull the files better or get better results/color, that is a good sign the DR is better where it counts.

[@Iamtongue]

@@matt88169 yup and xt5 raws also handles high iso better than a7cii raws it gets a little artifact-y when you get to iso 1600 and up

[@ghas4151]

The X100VI really isn’t it. Subpar build quality. Mediocre image quality and poor autofocus. It does look pretty though!

[@Iamtongue]

It's not that bad hahah

[@CertifiedCryptoBoy]

A7CII > X100VI

[@Stop-All-War]

Nowadays walking around with a shiny silver Fuji attracts the thieves.

[@Iamtongue]

Haven't had anything happened to me but I am also a big dude, I don't think people would try and test me lol.

[@farmi86]

Unfortunately, nothing compares to the X100‘s look and feel 🥲 TBH, i dont like the sonys aesthetics at all… neither fish nor fowl regarding retro feelings.

[@Iamtongue]

Fair enough!

[@eworldRick]

Canon R8 is lighter and less expensive than A7cii. Perhaps paired with 35 1.8 prime lens with VR.

[@Iamtongue]

RF glass is expensive and not many third party lenses plus cripple hammer galore. No thanks.

[@matt88169]

@@Iamtongueall first party glass is expensive (FF anyway…Fuji is relatively cheap). I know because I price it out and pretend I’m buying all the time 😂.

[@sakithr6034]

First

[@Iamtongue]

You a real one

[@ramblingcameraman990]

You lost me at “the Hybrid OVF is gimmicky”. You clearly don’t get the X100VI.

[@Iamtongue]

It’s pretty gimmicky dude lol. 😂

[@kuroexmachina]

Fuji is having a crash out and it wont end anytime soon

[@Iamtongue]

Haha man I hope not..I still like their cameras even though their AF is shite.

[@dimesdede]

Comparing apples with... sausages.

[@Iamtongue]

Both are delicious..

[@frankartale1026]

The X-E1 & 2 are the same dimensions as the X100. That is actually why i sold mine. The Sony is just ugly. I think Sony should have kept the Minolta name and made cameras that looked like cameras... not computers

[@Dicktopus]

How can i subscribe if im already subscribed?😢

[@Iamtongue]

haha i appreciate that man. Thanks for the continued support