Fujifilm has just announced the highly-anticipated X100VI camera, a 40-megapixel successor to the incredibly popular Fujifilm X100V. The X100 line has long been popular with serious image makers who demand a premium compact capable of creating professional-level images they can carry everywhere. Offering 6.2K/30P video recording, 5th generation imaging technology, AI-trained autofocus, and four stops of built-in ND filter, the X100VI is sure to be popular with street, travel, and lifestyle creators. With its compact size and up to 6 stops of in-body image stabilization, photographers and filmmakers will be able to capture their vision anywhere and everywhere they go.
Key Features of the Fujifilm X100VI Camera
- 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR BSI Sensor
- Up to 6-Stop In-Body Image Stabilization
- 4-stop Internal ND
- 1.4x and 2x Digital Teleconverter
- 6.2k 29.97p, 4K 59.94p, FHD 240p 10-Bit Video
- Weather-resistant, when filter adapter and filter are used.
- Native Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud integration with no accessory requirements.
What’s New in the Fujifilm X100VI?
While the form factor will be extremely familiar to X100V shooters, the Fujifilm X100VI has a ton of upgrades that will take your image-making to the next level. At the core of the X100VI is 5th Generation Imaging technology, a beautiful 40MP sensor, In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), and native camera-to-cloud integration. With four stops of internal neutral density (ND), 6.2K video, and AI-trained autofocus, the X100VI is a powerful tool for both photography and filmmaking. All this is packed into a compact body, designed to take with you anywhere and capture all that inspires you.
5th Generation Imaging Technology
Delivering 150% more resolution than the X100V, the Fujifilm X100VI’s 40 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR BSI Sensor can capture the tiniest details in your scenes, whether you are photographing rich natural landscapes or the city subway during rush hour. The X100VI doesn’t just deliver more resolution; it delivers it at just about double the speed of its predecessor. You’ll never miss a moment, an expression, or a detail as you capture your world. Add to this the internal ND filter of up to 4 stops, and controlling the look and feel of your images is a breeze.
Up to 6 Stops of IBIS
The Fujifilm X100VI is the perfect take-anywhere camera, and when we take our camera everywhere, we will inevitability run into low light. Of course, the super-fast lens helps, but sometimes we need to drag the shutter. With 6-stop In-Body Image Stabilization, the X100VI lets us capture super sharp stills while handholding even in very dim light. IBIS is not just great for stills; with 6 stops, you can hand-hold your X100VI while capturing video with no camera shake. Beyond helping to create more refined images, IBIS can be used creatively when we want to capture motion in a subject, for instance, a train moving by, while keeping the background sharp.
6.2k Video and F-Log2
Hybrid (stills and video) shooting has become the norm for professional creators and really anyone who shares their vision with others. The Fujifilm X100VI captures super crisp 6.2k video at up to 30P or 4k/60P. Adding a film simulation, such as the new REALA Ace, allows filmmakers to create a video that captures the look and feel they want straight out of the camera, or for those who want extreme control in post-production, you can capture F-Log2 footage. In both cases, the 10-bit depth will deliver amazing dynamic range and color rendering.
AI Autofocus
Embracing deep learning technology to train the autofocus (AF) algorithm, Fujifilm has pushed subject detection to the next level. Going beyond face and eye detection, the Fujifilm X100VI can now detect many subjects, quickly and accurately focus on them, and track the subject no matter the lighting condition. When capturing photos and video, knowing you can trust the X100VI to grab those decisive moments quickly and accurately lets us confidently capture street scenes, events, and even impromptu portraits.
Even More Film Simulations
Fujifilm has long been praised for its film simulations, and the X100VI has added a favorite that was released with the GFX100 II, REALA Ace. REALA Ace delivers life-like colors with a tonality similar to the Provia simulation. With the ability to add these simulations to your JPG files, RAW, and even video, you can choose the color grade and contrast that works best with your subject. Of course, unlike in the film days, you don’t have to shoot an entire roll that way and can change simulations whenever you choose.
Native Camera-to-Cloud Integration
Keeping with Fujifilm’s Camera-to-Cloud philosophy, the X100VI has native connectivity to frame.io, joining the GFX100 II and the X-H2s / X-H2 (with FT-XH File Transmitter). Now, you can wirelessly upload your work as you create with just an active internet connection. You can upload both photos and videos, making remote collaboration simple. These days, we often work with clients from all over the world and on location with smaller crews. Fujifilm has shown its leadership here with native support for remote collaboration.
Who Should Buy This Camera?
The Fujifilm X100VI is the ideal tool for those who demand the utmost in image quality and a camera they can always have with them. The X100VI is a quintessential take-anywhere camera for professional creators but also the perfect companion for the serious image maker who creates for the love of it. The X100VI is made for those who need high-quality stills and video as well as connectivity to share and collaborate with like-minded souls. Whether one of many or the only camera they own, the creator who wields the X100VI knows they can count on this compact powerhouse to help them fulfill their vision.
Comparable Fujifilm Cameras
The X100VI (and the X100V before it) holds a unique place in the Fujifilm line as the premium compact. That being said, a couple of great accessories can make your X100VI even more versatile. The Fujifilm WCL-X100 II Wide Conversion Lens changes the field of view from 35mm (equivalent) to that of 28mm (equivalent). This can be ideal for street photography, landscapes, or any time a wider field is needed. Additionally, for the times you want, a “normal” 50mm (equivalent) Fujifilm makes the TCL-X100 II Tele-Conversion Lens.
Fujifilm X100V vs X100VI: What’s the Difference?
| Specifications & Features | Fujifilm X100V | Fujifilm X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 26.1 MP | 40.2 MP |
| Sensor size | 23.5mm × 15.6mm (APS-C) | 23.5mm x 15.7mm (APS-C) |
| Sensor type | X-Trans CMOS 4 with primary color filter | X-Trans CMOS 5 HR with primary color filter |
| In-body image stabilization | None | Up to 6.0 stops |
| ISO | ISO 160-12,800 (expandable to ISO 80-51,200) | ISO 125-12,800 (expandable to ISO 64-51,200) |
| Lens | 23mm f/2 fixed lens | 23mm f/2 fixed lens |
| Continuous shooting | 11fps (mechanical shutter); 30fps (electronic shutter) | 11fps (mechanical shutter); 20fps (electronic shutter) |
| LCD monitor | 3.0 inch tilting touch-screen color LCD monitor (Approx. 1.62 million dots) | 3.0 inch tilting touch-screen color LCD monitor (Approx. 1.62 million dots) |
| Focusing options | Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF) | Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF) |
| Video | 4K up to 30fps | 6.2K up to 30fps |
| Film Simulations | 17 modes | 20 modes, including REALA ACE |
| Memory media | SD (2GB), SDHC (32GB) or SDXC (512GB) | SD (2GB), SDHC (32GB) or SDXC cards (2TB) |
| Dimensions | 128.0mm (w) × 74.8mm (h) × 53.3mm (d) | 128.0mm (w) x 74.8mm (h) x 55.3mm (d) |
| Weight | 428g | 521g |
Conclusion
Having used several of the cameras in the X100 line, including the original, I can say once again that Fujifilm has knocked it out of the park. Since the first in the line, Fujifilm has pushed the X100 forward, embracing technology and increasing quality and capability while keeping the camera’s original “take anywhere” philosophy. The X100VI is not just a powerful tool for creators; it is a jewel of a machine that those who value quality, perfectly blended with simplicity, will carry with them in a fast-paced world and freeze, for an instant, a moment of beauty.
