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Fujifilm Announces X100VI
20 February 2024
Fujifilm has announced its X100VI digital camera featuring a compact, lightweight body with Fujifilm's Film Simulation modes, along with in-body image stabilization and enhanced video capabilities.
"The viral popularity of our X100 Series cameras has shown us time and time again that making images is as tactile as it is technical," said Victor Ha, Fujifilm vice president. "X100VI continues this tradition by bringing our most advanced imaging technology to an image-making experience that feels organic and familiar to creatives of all levels."
Its Advanced Hybrid Viewfinder allows you to switch on the fly between the optical viewfinder and the electronic viewfinder. The X100VI is capable of 6.2K/30P movie recording, a first for the X100 Series. It also features an accessory-free, native Camera-to-Cloud integration for Adobe's Frame.io, which allows you to wirelessly connect any X100VI to an active Internet connection, authenticate it to Frame.io and automatically upload photos and videos just moments after they are created.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new camera include:
- 40.2-megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor
- X-Processor 5 image processor
- Fujinon 23mm f2 lens (35mm equivalent)
- 6-Stop in-body image stabilization
- 425-point intelligent hybrid AF system
- Hybrid 0.66x OVF with 3.69m-dot OLED EVF
- 3.0-inch 1.62m-dot tilting touchscreen
- Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
- 20 film simulation modes with REALA ACE
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the X100VI include:
FUJIFILM X100VI SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 40.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
Aspect Ratios: 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 16:9Bit Depth 14-Bit File Formats Raw, TIFF, JPEG, HEIC Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Viewfinder Hybrid 0.66x OVF with 3.69m-dot OLED EVF
100 percent coverage
-4 to +2 diopter adjustmentMonitor 3.0-inch 1,620,000-dot, tilting touchscreen LCDD Shutter Mechanical Shutter:
- 1/4000 to 15 Minutes in Manual Mode
- 1/4000 to 15 Minutes in Shutter Priority Mode
- 1/4000 to 30 Seconds in Aperture Priority Mode
- 1/4000 to 30 Seconds in Program Mode
- Up to 60 Minutes in Bulb Mode
Electronic Shutter:
- 1/180000 to 15 Minutes in Manual Mode
- 1/180000 to 15 Minutes in Shutter Priority Mode
- 1/180000 to 30 Seconds in Aperture Priority Mode
- 1/180000 to 30 Seconds in Program Mode
- Fixed 1 Second in Bulb ModeFrame Rate Electronic Shutter:
- Up to 13 fps for up to 80 JPEGs, 38 Raws
- Up to 8.9 fps for up to 84 JPEGs, 38 Raws
Mechanical Shutter:
- Up to 11 fps for up to 38 JPEGs, 33 Raws
- Up to 8 fps for up to 76 JPEGs, 35 Raws
- Up to 6 fps for up to 97 JPEGs, 36 RawsISO Photo:
- 125 to 12,800
- Extended: 64 to 51,200
Video:
- 125 to 12,800
- Extended: 125 to 25,600Autofocus Yes Live View Yes Image Stabilization Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Digital (video only)Flash Yes, built-in plus shoe mount
ISO 1600
24.3-foot rangeMovie H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:2/4:2:0 10-Bit:
- 6240 x 3510 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
H.264 Long GOP/H.265 Long GOP/MOV/MP4 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit:
- DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
- 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
- 2048 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/200/240 fps
- 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/200/240 fps
Clips up to 45 Minutes in 4K
Clips up to 50 Minutes in 1080p HFR
Built-in stereo micConnectivity Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2
Micro HDMI, USB-C input, USB-C output
Submini TRS stereo microphone inputPower NP-W126S rechargeable lithium-ion basttery
310 shotsDimensions 5 x 2.9 x 2.2 inches Weight 1.1 lbs.
23mm BUILT-IN LENS SPECIFICATIONS Focal Length 23mm (35mm equivalent) Aperture f2 to f16 Optical Design 8 elements in 6 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 49mm PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Fujifilm said the X100VI would be available in early March for $1,599.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
A X100VI Limited Edition celebrating the company's 90th anniversary will be available in late March for $1,999.95 directly from the company. For more information see the news release below.
Fujifilm Debuts X100VI Mirrorless Digital Camera
X100VI's iconic dial-based design and advanced technology includes new features for content creators of all types; special limited edition also announced in celebration of Fujifilm's 90th anniversary
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm North America Corp. has announced the highly anticipated launch of Fujifilm X100VI digital camera ("X100VI," pronounced X100 Six), the newest model in the popular X100 Series. X100VI offers outstanding image quality in a compact, lightweight body and features Fujifilm's legendary color reproduction technology, which is best experienced through its revered Film Simulation modes, a feature, users have come to expect from all Fujifilm digital cameras, along with In-Body Image Stabilization and enhanced video capabilities.
"The viral popularity of our X100 Series cameras has shown us time and time again that making images is as tactile as it is technical," said Victor Ha, vice president, Fujifilm North America Corp., Electronic Imaging Division. "X100VI continues this tradition by bringing our most advanced imaging technology to an image-making experience that feels organic and familiar to creatives of all levels."
Product Features
X-Trans CMOS 5 HR and X-Processor 5 deliver high image quality and high performance
X100VI is equipped with the back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor with approximately 40.2 megapixels. The sensor has an impressive pixel structure that allows light to be efficiently captured compared to prior X100 Series cameras. Additionally, ISO 125, which on the previous X100V model was only an extended sensitivity option, is now available natively on the X100VI. With its fixed, 23mmF2.0 lens, X100VI delivers sharp, high-resolution images.
X100VI comes with 20 of Fujifilm's popular Film Simulation modes, including the new REALA ACE mode, which applies a diverse range of distinctive tones to the user's images. REALA ACE mode offers faithful color reproduction and high-contrast tonality, making it suitable for a wide variety of subjects and situations.
The camera incorporates an impressive autofocus prediction algorithm for reliable focusing, even when recording continuously-moving subjects. X100VI uses the subject detection AF X-Processor 5 to accurately track a range of subjects. Built using deep-learning AI technology, it can detect animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, airplanes, trains, insects and drones2.
Enhanced high performance to maximize X100VI's range
X100VI is the first camera in the X100 Series to incorporate a 5-axis, in-body image stabilization function with up to 6.0 stops, while generally maintaining the X100 Series' characteristic compact size and lightweight, only having increased in weight by 1.52 ounces over the previous model.
The "Advanced Hybrid Viewfinder" allows the user to switch freely between the optical viewfinder and the electronic viewfinder, pursuing the rangefinder style of photography that has been a hallmark of the X100 Series. The EVF is equipped with a high-resolution OLED panel with approximately 3.69 million dots, optimizing the immersive shooting experience.
The "Electronic Range Finder" function allows a small EVF to be simultaneously displayed on the OVF. Using this feature, the photographer can view either the entire frame or the area of critical focus, increasing the capabilities of a standard optical viewfinder. The ERF function is highly convenient, especially for street photography.
X100VI is capable of 6.2K/30P movie recording, a first for the X100 Series. The camera is also equipped with a tracking AF function during movie recording to ensure high-quality content creation.
X100VI offers an accessory-free, native Camera to Cloud integration for Adobe's Frame.io, which allows users to wirelessly connect any X100VI to an active Internet connection, authenticate it to Frame.io and automatically upload photos and videos just moments after they are created. This can drastically reduce the amount of time needed to reach the end of any post-production workflow. X100VI is the latest in Fujifilm's digital camera portfolio to integrate Frame.io's Camera to Cloud technology, joining X-H2, X-H2S and GFX100 II in offering the capability.
Sophisticated, functional product design
As with the prior model, aluminum is used for the top and bottom surfaces of the X100VI body. Aluminum, which features a high degree of malleability, is pressed and machined for crisp, clean edges and the surface is finely blasted for a smooth texture. In addition, anodized aluminum is used on the camera surface to produce a high-quality finish.
X100VI's ultra-thin tilt LCD monitor can be stored in a fully flat position, a design leveraged from the X100V. The stylish, integrated body design allows for a variety of shooting styles, from high to low angles. The shape of the grip has been fine-tuned to ensure a secure yet comfortable feel. The positions of the buttons on the back of X100VI have been designed to maximize ease of operation with the right hand, enabling extremely comfortable shooting while utilizing the viewfinder.
Wide variety of compatible accessories enhance X100VI's capabilities
Weather resistance is available for X100VI when the optional AR-X100 adapter ring (MSRP $49.99/$50 CAD, available in silver and black) and the PRF-49 protection filter (MSRP $55.99/$70 CAD) are used in conjunction with X100VI's lens. This allows the user to continue making images in challenging weather conditions.
Fujifilm's optional LH-X100 lens hood (MSRP $139.99/$100 CAD, available in black and silver) is also compatible with X100VI. In addition to being lightweight and precisely crafted from machined metal, the hood is cleverly designed not to obstruct the field of view when looking through the viewfinder, thus achieving light-shielding performance.
Two separately offered Fujifilm conversion lenses allow the user to change the focal length without changing the optical performance of X100VI, thereby enhancing the photographic field. WCL-X100 II (MSRP $349.95/$450 CAD, available in silver and black) is a dedicated wide conversion lens that multiplies the fixed focal length by approximately 0.8x, converting it to 28mm (35mm format equivalent), while the TCL-X100 II (MSRP $349.95/$450 CAD, available in silver and black) is a dedicated teleconversion lens for narrowing the field of view by multiplying the fixed focal length by approximately 1.4x, converting it to 50mm (35mm format equivalent).
Adding the separately offered, LC-X100V genuine leather case (MSRP $79.99/$100 CAD) ensures the X100VI can be carried in style. The battery and the user's memory card can be inserted and removed from the camera without the need to remove the camera from this case.
Limited Edition X100VI Units Also Announced
To celebrate Fujifilm's 90th anniversary year in 2024, a special Limited Edition of 1,934 X100VI cameras will be made available by Fujifilm, worldwide. The Limited Edition camera body is engraved with the corporate brand logo from Fujifilm's founding in 1934 and each unit bears a unique serial number. These numbered X100VI units are packaged in a special, soft-release box that includes a special strap and Fujifilm history cards. The Limited Edition X100VI units will be available in extremely limited quantities and vary depending geographical location. Please contact your local Fujifilm sales and marketing company to explore the opportunity to purchase the item in your area.
Pricing and Availability
X100VI is expected to be available from Fujifilm dealers early March at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $1,599.95 and $2,159.99 CAD.
X100VI Limited Edition is expected to be available directly from Fujifilm commencing in late March at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $1,999.95 and $2,699.99 CAD.