It's been almost four years since the launch of the Fujifilm X100V, a unique compact camera with a retro design, a sharp sensor and a 23mm fixed lens. It's still our favorite compact camera and one of the best travel cameras you can buy. Which only makes the prospect of a sequel more appealing.
If the rumors are true, a successor called Fujifilm X100VI is close to launching. And Fujifilm is certainly fueling that speculation, with a teaser (below) from its upcoming X Summit on February 20 showing a silhouette that looks a lot like a member of the X100 series.
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To give you an overview of what could be in store, we've put together all the information currently circulating online about the Fujifilm X100VI. From possible release date to price and features, you'll find the latest news on the X100VI below.
We've also given our verdict on which updates we think are most likely to make it to production and which features we'd like to see more of.
Fujifilm X100R: Rumored release date and price
The Fujifilm X100V hit stores for $1,399 / £1,299 / AU$2,349. Adjusted for inflation, those figures are practically equivalent to the launch price of its predecessor, the X100F.
The bad news is that the latest rumors suggest that the price of the X100VI will increase. On January 29, Fuji Rumors reported that the X100VI will cost $1,599 (which would probably equate to around £1,499 / AU$2,649). And the site has since reiterated that price, meaning it's a pretty good guide.
This means that the X100VI would again cost about the same as a mid-range mirrorless camera like the Nikon Z6 II. Still, that price increase is largely in line with inflation since the X100V arrived in February 2020.
And while that may seem like stiff competition for a premium compact, the X100 series' enduring popularity, fueled in part by recent TikTok trends, means it doesn't strike us as overpriced.
As for the release date, Fuji Rumors, which has a relatively good track record when it comes to predictions, reported that the X100VI will launch on February 20.
This fits the pattern of the last two versions of the camera: the Fujifilm X100F released in January 2017, followed by the Fujifilm While many sources had speculated that the X100R (derived from roku, the Japanese word for six) could be the name, all leaks since then have pointed towards the X100Vi.
Fujifilm X100R: Design and construction
Two things have always been true of Fuji's X100 series: the retro-inspired design and the 23mm fixed prime lens. According to Fuji Rumors, both will return in the X100VI, with identical lenses.
The series has always championed superior build quality and excellent physical handling, with plenty of dials and shortcut buttons. That's unlikely to change with the X100VI, although this time the camera will apparently be made in China rather than Japan.
This is nothing new for Fujifilm and should hopefully alleviate the supply chain issues that plagued the X100V and made it difficult to find in some regions.
So far, we've only seen one leaked image for the X100VI (below), which again arrived courtesy of Fuji Rumors on February 4. While it doesn't show the full camera, it does suggest that the X100VI will be physically very similar. to his predecessor.
The only minor adjustments suggested by the image above are that the camera's 'drive/delete' button will be more centered under the hot shoe, and the 'show/back' button will also function as a Bluetooth connectivity button (as in the Fujifilm X- T5) to help you quickly connect it to your smartphone. Hopefully this should make it work fine with the Fuji X app.
Otherwise, a separate Fuji Rumors post suggested the X100VI will be 1mm thicker than its predecessor, so it can apparently house in-body image stabilization. But it will apparently continue with a two-way tilting touchscreen instead of a fully articulating screen, which makes sense for a camera focused on stills.
While previous September 2023 rumors suggested the X100VI could bring a “new” lens, it now seems unlikely based on the latest speculation. According to the latest leaked specifications of the Fujifilm X100VI, the camera will still have the same 23mm f/2 lens as the X100V, and that would be fine with us.
Fujifilm X100R: Sensor and performance
The latest Fujifilm X100VI rumors suggest that the camera sensor and overall performance will be among its main improvements. This is because it has been proposed to combine the 40MP APS-C X-Trans V sensor and X 5 processor seen in the Fujifilm X-T5.
That wouldn't be a big surprise, because the current X100V used the same 26.1MP X-Trans IV sensor and X-Processor 4 chip as the Fujifilm X-T4, which was Fuji's flagship camera at the time. But it would mean a significant jump in resolution, with 40.2MP being the highest ever seen on an X100 series camera, and also a potentially huge boon for cropping images.
The main benefit of that X 5 processor, assuming the X100VI includes it along with the 40MP X-Trans V sensor, would be improved autofocus. You could expect to see improved face/eye detection for portraits and street photography. There could also be subject detection (animals, birds, cars and more).
Veterans of the X100 series (and film cameras) may shrug at the improvements to autofocus, as some traditionalists like to use “zone focus” to avoid relying on autofocus. But a boost to autofocus would broaden the X100VI's appeal and its ability to offer a more point-and-shoot experience alongside manual shooting.
When it comes to video, the X100 series has always focused primarily on photography. But according to Fuji Rumors, the X100VI will get improved video recording capabilities in the form of 6K/30p and 4K/60p modes (compared to a maximum of 4K/30p on the X100V). We have yet to find out if any of these modes will have cropping or bitrate limitations, but both would be very welcome additions.
Fujifilm X100R: features
Another hallmark of the X100 series is the hybrid viewfinder, which allows you to switch between a traditional optical viewfinder and a modern electronic viewfinder. It's a clever party trick that bridges the gap between old and new, mirroring the focus of the camera as a whole.
The latest spec rumors again suggest that this headset will be identical to the X100V, with a resolution of 3.69 million dots. No word on the magnification yet, but it looks like it will stay at 0.66x (like the X100V).
One feature that has been missing on all X100 series cameras has been integrated image stabilization (IBIS). But that could be about to change: a Fuji Rumors post from January 24 claimed that the X100VI will have IBIS, which would be a boon for the handheld filming the series is designed for.
In short, IBIS means being able to shoot at slower shutter speeds when you hold the camera, which means keeping your ISO lower and that usually means sharper images, especially at night. It's also ideal for high-resolution sensors like the 40MP rumored to be in the X100VI, because they can struggle more than lower-resolution sensors at high ISO settings.
On the downside, it seems unlikely that the X100VI will have a larger battery than its predecessor. There just doesn't seem to be room for the newer NP-W235 batteries seen in the X-T5 and X-H2, but hopefully there will be software-based ways to get more shots off a single charge.
Film simulation modes are another established feature of the X100 family, and the latest big rumor about the X100VI is that it will have 20 film simulations (up from 17 for the X100V).
These will apparently include Reala Ace (the one introduced alongside the Fujifilm GFX 100 II), as well as Nostalgic Negative and Eterna Bleach Bypass. We're particularly interested in trying Reala Ace again, as it looks like a punchier version of the standard Provia simulation on Fuji cameras.
Fujifilm X100VI Rumor Summary
The current rumors about the Fujifilm X100VI have us very excited about the camera in general. The inclusion of a 40MP APS-C X-Trans V sensor, an X 5 processor and built-in image stabilization would make it a significant upgrade from the .
On the other hand, it's a shame that the battery, the single UHS-1 slot and the 3.69 million dot EVF seem to have been left untouched, at least according to the latest rumors. Either way, the official announcement appears to be coming soon, with Fujifilm's trailer lining up with rumors that the X100VI will land at Tokyo's X Summit on February 20. We will be available to give you all our first impressions if so. .
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