It truly is a bizarre phenomenon. I have no interest in this camera, but it's a good camera, at a good price. Idk why people want to resist that. In my opinion: X100V = overrated as hell, X100VI = great feature set with good value.
Just used one for 16 days in China and it was brilliant, especially IBIS in caves and night shots, the ND for waterfalls and fill in flash when needed. A pocket masterpiece.
Nice shots dude. I’ve just got my VI after waiting on pre-order. It is a good upgrade over my old V and F. Love it and really enjoy the analogue experience by using the OVF.
How did you get the X100VI? I preordered on 2/20 and B&H has notified me they have no idea when they will be able to tell me when they can ship the camera. I may have to wait a year or two to receive it. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
@@martingreenberg870 Here in the UK, I preordered on 24 March and it arrived on 05 April - it is a silver one if that makes any difference? Maybe not as popular colour choice?
"Is that a film camera" Ah the Fujifilm X100 magic strikes again. It is a very harmless camera that doesn't takes ups much space, in physical and mental size.
Nice review. Subbed. One question though, I thought the video quality and capability was on par XT5? But as you said like XT4, I'm curious, is the video better on X100VI or XT5?
Thank you! Both. Specifically the non-HQ 4K quality is on par with the X-T4 4K and that is also similar to X-T5 non-HQ 4K quality. 4K HQ quality is better than X-T4.
I failed to pick up a V, and I don't feel confident about getting one of these, which is frustrating as a long time Fuji photographer. I refuse to buy from scalpers.
@@villegas24 There are literally numerous reasons to get it, as proven by the insane amount of orders. The X-T5 is totally different experience, there isn't really any reason to think that it can replace the X100VI.
@@TheHybridShooter Really? That's a bold statement. I mean, beside the 40mpx of the X100VII (which don't even get resolved), same image processor, 6k videos on both (although in different formats), similar bitrates, identical photo profiles and colours, same IBIS, same AF...🤷🏻♂
@UCk-OG9Ci33dyNKZXajCEzrA X100VI is experience oriented camera, the X-S20 is pragmatic camera, so the user experience is the fundamental difference. The specs are secondary with the X100VI. You need to figure out what is more important for you. You also need to decide whether you want to change lenses. I'm not sure where the "lens cannot resolve 40 MP" myth comes from, but it is a complete nonsense, as you can see in the sharpness test in this video.
Great in-depth review. Appreciate the testing at different focal lengths. Seems F/2.8 (sharpest corners) and F/4 (sharpest center) are the optimal ones. Still wish they would have upgraded the lens to be better
Lens is fine. We take photographs not curate art works….. A French guy did a very detailed video YT video on the lens and its resolution. It was close on a 35mm Leica. See Ken Rockwell tests too. As Rockwell says, it’s the shooter not the optic. I tend to use the ‘double the aperture rule’ for optimum sharpness so that’s F4 on this camera. The central crop to 50mm on the digital zoom has a similar effect. So I use F2 or 2.8 on that which is good for portraits. For real world work the lens is up to the job. Otherwise get an MF film camera and spend a fortune on film and scanning.
@@TheHybridShooter I will come as an update for the other gen5 cameras. In your footage is not even there, probably you used some old fujifilm recording. We appreaciate that you showed us how it works!
What I really dislike is the motor of the focus. It is so loud and basically renders video with continuous focus useless of no external microphone is used.
Thanks for the review. I'm glad to know about this camera I will never buy. As a Fuji shooter, I'm glad Fuji is enjoying success with this model, but to me the specs are overkill and the hype is frankly puzzling. I guess it's a very interesting and fun camera for people who may not intend to use other Fujifilm cameras. That was my intention when I purchased the X100F 6 years ago, but I quickly migrated to the interchangeable lens cameras. With the X-Pro-3, X-T4 and X-E4 now my mainstay gear, I hardly use the X100F anymore and see no need to upgrade to a 40 MP X100VI. Moreover, I find the X-Pro3 as "fun" to use (and perhaps more) as the X100F. With either of the Fuji 18mm f2 and 27mm f2.8 lenses or the new Voightlander 18mm f2.8 and 27mm f2 pancake lenses, an X-Pro-3 or X-E4 can quickly mutate into a more versatile X100 kit. Your mileage may vary. (and the price will also differ, of course)
Nice review! Thank you for sharing. I’m happy with my R5 with a 35 f1.8 - the use case is similar to this great X100VI, but it is significantly more expensive. I already have a bunch of EF and RF lenses, so I’m locked in. As a fixed lens street/travel photography companion, the X100VI is king!
Nice review as always. 40 mp seems to me not a real advantage ever let’s say 26 mp, and increase the file size and computer workload. In comparison between V and VI that Mp increase doesn’t seems to be evident in photo quality. Do you have the version V?
Thank you! Depends on your viewing device. The image quality is much better with the X100VI, there is no doubt about that, but you won’t see it on a small screen.
@@ilanhoward That is not true, as proven by the sharpness test in this video. Getting that level of detail with X100V is absolutely impossible. Also, resolving XY megapixels is not can / cannot thing. There are diminishing returns on increasing sensor resolution with sub-par lens, but that is not the case here, again as proven in the review.
Finally, the video I've been waiting for. I know IBIS is great and all but the less limitations of one camera only remove the fun off of it. I enjoy my X-E4 with XF 18mm f2 more than my X100V and X-T5 with 23mm f1.4 WR that means the X100VI is not for me. My new favorite FUJIFILM right now is XF10.
It‘s a good and fun camera, but IQ wise way behind other contenders. I have compared IQ of the 8y old Sony Rx1rii vs x100vi… and guess what I‘ve found … just saying 😊
Thanks your reply. Did you watch Tony Northrups video and what he says about IQ. He basically says that we don‘t get more real resolution from the 40 mp due to the lens. Samuel streetlife found that the Ricoh GRIIIx is having more details at 24 mp ! It‘s also my experience when comparing. But maybe my view of IQ is relative to other cameras and you‘re saying it‘s just good ? What do you mean actually by saying that the RX1RII is not a contender ? Thanks for all the work you‘re doing. You are so calm and rational in your videos which I like.
@@Alexandrosflower No, I did not and will not watch that video :) That is factually wrong, I have compared X100VI and X100V on my testing scene this morning to make sure. I have never used GR IIIx but I don't believe that it is possible to get anywhere near that amount of detail with 24 MP. I didn't really have to adjust my expectations to say that the X100VI lens is very solid, it is above average even among removable lenses that I have tested. DSC-RX1R II is a full frame camera with much lower pixel density which cost almost 3 times as much when it was new (inflation adjusted).
I am piqued on rx1rii but I considered it ‘obsolete’ without Sony’s plan to continue the lineage. I heard good things about the sensor & lens but read many complaints about battery and it is not weather sealed. It’s priced in between X100 and Leica Q2, and I rather have Q2. But if Sony ever updates the series and incorporate new tech, battery & weather sealing, I will certainly seriously consider it.
@@Alexandrosflower I don't understand your first sentence, I will be happy to take a look at your testing results. I will also make a video about this topic, this myth needs to be busted. I already have some experience with proving the rest of the photography world wrong :)
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People try to come up with all kind of BS reasons why it is a bad camera but lets be honest, everybody wants one. Thanks for the review.
Yeah, real world reactions suggest that you are right. My pleasure!
You mean a lot of reasons to justify why it is a good camera? Haha.
It truly is a bizarre phenomenon. I have no interest in this camera, but it's a good camera, at a good price. Idk why people want to resist that. In my opinion: X100V = overrated as hell, X100VI = great feature set with good value.
@@Hexlord image quality is shit
@@gurugamer8632 You need to do better research.
No BS👍 One of the better reviews. Nice job. I’ll stay with my V📸
Thanks very informative review ! highly appreciated.
Excellent review. Thanks.
I enjoyed this honest, thoughtful review. While not cheap the new X100VI and X100 series in general make for perfect travel cameras.
Thank you, I’m glad that you enjoyed it!
Just used one for 16 days in China and it was brilliant, especially IBIS in caves and night shots, the ND for waterfalls and fill in flash when needed. A pocket masterpiece.
Nice photos! 👍🏻
Thank you!
Excellent review!
Thank you!
Greeting from Vietnam, next time if you can return I recommend to travel to central region like Phu Yen & Da Lat for a wonderful weather and landscape
Thank you for your recommendation, hopefully next time.
Nice shots dude. I’ve just got my VI after waiting on pre-order. It is a good upgrade over my old V and F. Love it and really enjoy the analogue experience by using the OVF.
How did you get the X100VI?
I preordered on 2/20 and B&H has notified me they have no idea when they will be able to tell me when they can ship the camera. I may have to wait a year or two to receive it.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
@@martingreenberg870 Here in the UK, I preordered on 24 March and it arrived on 05 April - it is a silver one if that makes any difference? Maybe not as popular colour choice?
Great review! I also enjoyed the more detailed lens review for x100vi.
Thank you!
Great review! I wish the next X100 camera uses the newer Fuji batteries
Will you do a review on the Ricoh GRIIIx HDF when it gets released?
Most likely not, I would have buy one and I don’t intend to do so.
Excellent review on this camera!
Thank you!
Are you planning to test the Vivo x100 pro, or Xiaomi 14 Ultra?
Unfortunately not, I don't either of them.
@@TheHybridShooter sadly, very interesting devices. And your reviews are very meticulous in a good way
"Is that a film camera"
Ah the Fujifilm X100 magic strikes again.
It is a very harmless camera that doesn't takes ups much space, in physical and mental size.
Nice review. Subbed.
One question though, I thought the video quality and capability was on par XT5? But as you said like XT4, I'm curious, is the video better on X100VI or XT5?
Thank you!
Both. Specifically the non-HQ 4K quality is on par with the X-T4 4K and that is also similar to X-T5 non-HQ 4K quality. 4K HQ quality is better than X-T4.
@@TheHybridShooter Ah I see. Thanks. So I'm assuming XT5 is superior in video?
Yes, but the X-T5 and X100VI are generally not very comparable cameras.
How does the sharpness compare to a XT5 with prime?
Depends on which prime.
💞Fuji X100VI💞
I failed to pick up a V, and I don't feel confident about getting one of these, which is frustrating as a long time Fuji photographer. I refuse to buy from scalpers.
I don’t think that anybody should ever buy anything from scalpers.
As a Fuji fan I prefer to get an XT5 and use lenses I already have. There is literally no reason to get this camera even at the list price.
@@villegas24 There are literally numerous reasons to get it, as proven by the insane amount of orders. The X-T5 is totally different experience, there isn't really any reason to think that it can replace the X100VI.
Give a man new X100VI, only then will he show his true character. How much will you sell an X100VI right now if you have one? For 3% more? For 30%?
@Babumoshaaai I have a month old X100VI and I am not selling it, it would be impossible to get another one :)
Fujifilm x100 vi or sony rx100 m7 ?
I can’t answer that, those are completely different types of cameras.
@thehybridshooter Can you share your thoughts between this and the XS20? Cheers
Completely different cameras, so I wouldn’t even know where to start with my thoughts.
@@TheHybridShooter Really? That's a bold statement. I mean, beside the 40mpx of the X100VII (which don't even get resolved), same image processor, 6k videos on both (although in different formats), similar bitrates, identical photo profiles and colours, same IBIS, same AF...🤷🏻♂
@UCk-OG9Ci33dyNKZXajCEzrA X100VI is experience oriented camera, the X-S20 is pragmatic camera, so the user experience is the fundamental difference. The specs are secondary with the X100VI. You need to figure out what is more important for you. You also need to decide whether you want to change lenses. I'm not sure where the "lens cannot resolve 40 MP" myth comes from, but it is a complete nonsense, as you can see in the sharpness test in this video.
Just miss the 65:24 crop ratio !!!
Great in-depth review. Appreciate the testing at different focal lengths. Seems F/2.8 (sharpest corners) and F/4 (sharpest center) are the optimal ones.
Still wish they would have upgraded the lens to be better
Lens is fine. We take photographs not curate art works…..
A French guy did a very detailed video YT video on the lens and its resolution. It was close on a 35mm Leica. See Ken Rockwell tests too. As Rockwell says, it’s the shooter not the optic. I tend to use the ‘double the aperture rule’ for optimum sharpness so that’s F4 on this camera. The central crop to 50mm on the digital zoom has a similar effect. So I use F2 or 2.8 on that which is good for portraits.
For real world work the lens is up to the job. Otherwise get an MF film camera and spend a fortune on film and scanning.
welcome to Viet Nam =)
Thank you!
Didnt this camera had "touch track af" in video ?
Yes, it does.
@@TheHybridShooter I will come as an update for the other gen5 cameras. In your footage is not even there, probably you used some old fujifilm recording. We appreaciate that you showed us how it works!
@@edvard2942 It is not supposed to be "there" touch tracking is not an area setting. My pleasure!
What I really dislike is the motor of the focus. It is so loud and basically renders video with continuous focus useless of no external microphone is used.
Thanks for the review. I'm glad to know about this camera I will never buy. As a Fuji shooter, I'm glad Fuji is enjoying success with this model, but to me the specs are overkill and the hype is frankly puzzling. I guess it's a very interesting and fun camera for people who may not intend to use other Fujifilm cameras. That was my intention when I purchased the X100F 6 years ago, but I quickly migrated to the interchangeable lens cameras. With the X-Pro-3, X-T4 and X-E4 now my mainstay gear, I hardly use the X100F anymore and see no need to upgrade to a 40 MP X100VI. Moreover, I find the X-Pro3 as "fun" to use (and perhaps more) as the X100F. With either of the Fuji 18mm f2 and 27mm f2.8 lenses or the new Voightlander 18mm f2.8 and 27mm f2 pancake lenses, an X-Pro-3 or X-E4 can quickly mutate into a more versatile X100 kit. Your mileage may vary. (and the price will also differ, of course)
Nice review! Thank you for sharing. I’m happy with my R5 with a 35 f1.8 - the use case is similar to this great X100VI, but it is significantly more expensive. I already have a bunch of EF and RF lenses, so I’m locked in. As a fixed lens street/travel photography companion, the X100VI is king!
Thank you! The use case is actually very different, X100VI is mainly an experience oriented camera.
Nice review as always. 40 mp seems to me not a real advantage ever let’s say 26 mp, and increase the file size and computer workload. In comparison between V and VI that Mp increase doesn’t seems to be evident in photo quality. Do you have the version V?
Thank you! Depends on your viewing device. The image quality is much better with the X100VI, there is no doubt about that, but you won’t see it on a small screen.
@@TheHybridShooterTony Northrup said there is no improvement over the V as the lens cannot resolve 40mp.
@@ilanhoward That is not true, as proven by the sharpness test in this video. Getting that level of detail with X100V is absolutely impossible. Also, resolving XY megapixels is not can / cannot thing. There are diminishing returns on increasing sensor resolution with sub-par lens, but that is not the case here, again as proven in the review.
@@TheHybridShooter argue with Tony, not me
@@ilanhoward I’m not willing to argue with anyone, I’m just stating facts for the record.
Finally, the video I've been waiting for. I know IBIS is great and all but the less limitations of one camera only remove the fun off of it. I enjoy my X-E4 with XF 18mm f2 more than my X100V and X-T5 with 23mm f1.4 WR that means the X100VI is not for me. My new favorite FUJIFILM right now is XF10.
I'm not sure how being able to use lower shutter speeds removes fun, but it's your choice.
The monitor tilts more than the X100V.
the perfect camera for people with no skill and too much money
Not made in Japan :-(
Which was a good decision by Fujifilm.
@@TheHybridShooter like if Leica would have moved production out of Germany.
@@ilanhoward I wouldn't care at all.
@@TheHybridShooterso you don’t value quality.
@@ilanhoward I don’t value place of origin.
It‘s a good and fun camera, but IQ wise way behind other contenders. I have compared IQ of the 8y old Sony Rx1rii vs x100vi… and guess what I‘ve found … just saying 😊
The IQ is excellent for what it is, as I have shown and explained in the video. Rx1rii is not a "contender".
Thanks your reply. Did you watch Tony Northrups video and what he says about IQ. He basically says that we don‘t get more real resolution from the 40 mp due to the lens. Samuel streetlife found that the Ricoh GRIIIx is having more details at 24 mp !
It‘s also my experience when comparing. But maybe my view of IQ is relative to other cameras and you‘re saying it‘s just good ? What do you mean actually by saying that the RX1RII is not a contender ?
Thanks for all the work you‘re doing. You are so calm and rational in your videos which I like.
@@Alexandrosflower No, I did not and will not watch that video :) That is factually wrong, I have compared X100VI and X100V on my testing scene this morning to make sure. I have never used GR IIIx but I don't believe that it is possible to get anywhere near that amount of detail with 24 MP.
I didn't really have to adjust my expectations to say that the X100VI lens is very solid, it is above average even among removable lenses that I have tested.
DSC-RX1R II is a full frame camera with much lower pixel density which cost almost 3 times as much when it was new (inflation adjusted).
I am piqued on rx1rii but I considered it ‘obsolete’ without Sony’s plan to continue the lineage. I heard good things about the sensor & lens but read many complaints about battery and it is not weather sealed. It’s priced in between X100 and Leica Q2, and I rather have Q2. But if Sony ever updates the series and incorporate new tech, battery & weather sealing, I will certainly seriously consider it.
@@Alexandrosflower I don't understand your first sentence, I will be happy to take a look at your testing results. I will also make a video about this topic, this myth needs to be busted. I already have some experience with proving the rest of the photography world wrong :)
SONY ALPHA IS BETTER PICTURES!!!
Your caps lock is broken.
NO CANON HAS BEST TO PICTURES !
@@TheHybridShooterI love this reply
NO ONLY REAL PHOTOGRAPHER USES NIKON
@@TheHybridShooter Not to mention the English too. Does Sony pay folks from non-English speaking countries to troll/shrill?