I used to have Fuji's first iteration of this camera, X100 which I eventually sold off to fund other newer cameras at the time. I think X100 started the revolution where camera companies started coming out with newer innovative models, at least that's what I think. Over the years, I have used many other cameras including Sony A7ii, RX1R, Leica M10. I kept an eye on the iterations of X100. I did not like any of them, sometimes due to waxy tones of the sensor and rest of the times due to poor autofocus speed. Fast forward to 2020 and Fuji came out with this camera. The picture quality is superb, same as XT3 if you have used. The auto focus speed is much improved, though in lower light it hunts a bit. New settings such as clarity are very useful. All these samples are jpegs straight from the camera, with in built flash and Astia film simulation for 2 pictures and the new Classic Negative for the third one. Astia has been always my favourite and I think it shines in most of the situations. Classic neg looks great too but I feel it is away from reality. The TTL flash is fantastic and because of the leaf shutter, it can be used even in bright sunlight. I dial the flash strength back a bit, so the faces do not get washed out. The results you can see from the pictures are fantastic. The camera could do with a better grip, however I have got a small gordy's strap to go along with it.
The buttons and placement is great. I am glad that the Q button which shows you a selected parameters on the screen, is further away and will not be accidently pressed as it happened in case of XT30 which Fuji released last year. The directional keys are gone so you are left with a joystick. I don't like joystick much but I would rather have fewer buttons. I do not like cameras with too many buttons everywhere.
The screen finally tilts and it is good in taking pictures from different angles. I wish you could swivel but you cannot unfortunately. I might add more pictures later and type in some more details as I learn more. I do however recommend this camera very highly if you want a short package and do not need a zoom. You could always use electronic zoom with this camera for a further reach though it might reduce resolution a bit.
Update 4 Sep 2020: I have uploaded some more pictures from Athens where I mostly used the wide angle adapter and I loved the combo to capture wide scenery, while leaving the adapter at home at night when I wanted to have smaller X100V as it is.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 20.2 x 17.4 x 12.8 centimeter |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 1.03 Kilogram |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 12.8 x 5.3 x 7.5 centimeter |
| Item Weight | 0.48 Kilogram |
| Brand | Fujifilm Digital |
| Colour | Silver |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 11 FPS |
| Has Image Stabilization | Nej |
| ISO Range | 80-51200 |
| Max Focal Length | 23 Millimeter |
| Min Focal Length | 23 Millimeter |
| Min Shutter Speed | 3600 Sekunder |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Part number | 16642965 |
| Warranty Description | 2 års tillverkargaranti |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/32000 Sekunder |
| Effective Still Resolution | 26.1 MP |
| Tillverkare | FUJIFILM |
| Artikelnummer | 16642965 |
| Produktens mått | 12.8 x 5.33 x 7.48 cm; 478 Gram |
| ASIN | B084HB4YQS |
