The Fujifilm X100V became something of a phenomenon in 2023, and the compact camera's combination of film-era charm and digital convenience made it an unexpected hit on TikTok. If you've been struggling to find one, there's good news: some new reliable rumors suggest its successor is coming soon with an improved sensor.
According to Fuji Rumors, the Fujifilm X100VI (as it will apparently be called) will be announced on February 20. This has been given additional credibility thanks to Fujifilm revealing that its next X Summit event (where it usually announces new products) will take place in Tokyo on… February 20.
So, that date sounds like a safe bet for an X100VI announcement. But there's more: Fuji Rumors has also claimed that the compact camera will have the 40MP APS-C X-Trans V sensor from the Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
This certainly seems likely, given that this is Fujifilm's latest sensor. And if true, it would theoretically make the X100VI more versatile than the current version, because that 40MP resolution would give additional cropping power over the X100V's 26.1MP sensor.
Fujifilm will apparently stick with the same 23mm f/2 (or 35mm full frame) prime lens as the X100V. That would make sense, since the lens was updated for that current model, so it should have the resolving power needed for that demanding 40MP sensor.
The 40MP sensor should also be useful for the 'digital teleconverter' options seen on the X100V. These give you two extra focal lengths (equivalent to 50mm and 70mm full frame) by cropping the image and then zooming in for the final image, very similar to the extra focal length options on the iPhone 15 and now Samsung Galaxy S24 .
For now, that's all there is to rumors surrounding the Fujifilm
Analysis: Will the X100VI have IBIS?
The Fujifilm X100VI is shaping up to be one of the biggest camera launches of the year, given the popularity of its predecessor.
The series has been around for over a decade, but has apparently struck a chord with a new audience following the resurgence of film cameras in recent years. While the X100V is a digital camera, it has strong nods to classic cameras of the past with its hybrid optical-electronic design and viewfinder.
But the question for most potential buyers is how many modern amenities will the X100VI have? As a Fujifilm X-T5 owner, I can certainly attest to the quality of its 40MP
Unless the X100VI has a larger body than its predecessor, it will probably be too small to fit the X-T5's IBIS system inside its case. But, like the Ricoh GR III, it could incorporate a more limited 3-axis stabilization system to help stabilize your shots. The X100 series is largely designed for handheld shooting, so it would certainly be beneficial at night.
Those stabilization specs and the price of the X100VI are probably the two biggest unresolved questions: at $1,399 / £1,299 / AU$2,249, the But those questions will likely be answered in the coming weeks as we get closer to the X Summit and the CP+ camera show in Tokyo.
