Fujifilm listens to its fans and puts 40MP sensor and IBIS into its new X100VI camera

Note: This article was first published on 20 February 2024.

Fujifilm has just announced its new X100VI camera, the successor to the X100V – the camera that became an overnight sensation because of the powers of TikTok.

The X100V became so popular that it was constantly sold out and backordered. Not only that, it was also trading for well above its MSRP on online marketplaces.

Though the new X100VI looks just like its predecessor, there are significant upgrades under the hood in the form of a new sensor and image processor.

The sensor is still APS-C but it's now the company's latest 40.2-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 sensor. The X100VI also has Fujifilm's newest X-Processor 5 chip, which means it also has the company's newest autofocus detection algorithms.

The other big improvement is up to six stops of in-body image stabilisation (IBIS). This is the first X100 camera to feature IBIS and it can be extremely helpful in low-light situations or times when you want to shoot with a slower shutter speed. If all these sound familiar to you it's because it's almost the same as the X-T5 (X-T5 has seven stops of IBIS).

The lens is unchanged and it's the same 23mm f/2.0 unit from the X100V. Also unchanged is the hybrid OVF/EVF (optical and electronic viewfinder). The EVF still has a resolution of 3.69 million dots and you call up a small EVF if you wish to shoot using the OVF. 

The rear LCD also appears to be the same. Resolution remains at 1.62 million dots, but it now tilts downwards 15º more to make high-angle shooting a little easier.

Film simulations are an integral part of the Fujifilm shooting experience and the X100VI has 20 of them, including the new Reala Ace and fan favourites like Classic Neg., Classic Chrome, and more.

And to celebrate Fujifilm's 90th anniversary, there will also be a special limited edition version that comes in a special packaging that includes a strap, a titanium soft release button, and history cards. The limited edition camera will also be engraved and will feature a special lens cover. Only 1934 units will be made, to celebrate Fujifilm's founding in 1934.

There are a couple of other stuff worth mentioning. Fans will be happy to know that the X100VI will work with all older accessories including the lens hood, adapter ring, and the WCL-X100 and TCL-X100 teleconverters.

Also, some fans might be upset to hear that the X100VI won't be made in Japan. Instead, like other contemporary Fujifilm models, it will be made in China. Some might lament this, but moving production to China should mean that Fujifilm will have the necessary output to meet demand. Furthermore, this move is a reflection of the imaging industry as a whole. Rivals like Nikon and Sony are producing most of its camera outside of Japan.

More importantly, the X100VI has almost all of the updates that users want, like the 40-megapixel sensor, the X-Trans 5 processor, and IBIS. What I would have really wanted is for the X100VI to bring back the D-pad like the X100F had.

Availability and pricing

The Fujifilm X100VI is priced at S$2,499 (S$310 more than the X100V) and will be available to order starting 28 February 2024. Retail availability is sometime at the end of this month (presumably the 28th).

Additionally, orders between 28 February and 31 March 2024 will be entitled to free gifts including a 256GB UHS-II SD card, a 32GB flash drive, a camera bag, a card reader, an additional battery, and more.

Local pricing and availability details for the limited edition version have yet to be confirmed, but this version has a US pricing of US$1,999 (US$400 more than the regular version), so expect it to cost significantly more than the standard version. We will update this section once we know more.

Read next:

1. Fujifilm's new X100VI camera appears to be sold out at most places
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