Fujifilm's X100VI adds five-axis image stabilization and jumps to 40 megapixels

After teasing its arrival, Fujifilm announced the X100VI today at the X-Summit in Tokyo, Japan. The new version, called the “X100 six,” maintains the familiar compact form factor but upgrades the sensor to 40MP and adds in-body five-axis image stabilization.

With the X00VI, Fujifilm has focused on maintaining the same rangefinder style experience while upgrading a few important features rather than opting for a large wholesale upgrade as seen in the X100V.

The X100VI uses the same upgraded 23mm f/2 mark II lens, which is equivalent to 35mm on full-frame sensors. The electronic viewfinder is also unchanged and retains the same 3.69 million dots as the X100V. As before, the camera uses a hybrid optical and electronic viewfinder that can be switched depending on the photographer's preferences. The Electronic Range Finder (ERF) function allows a small electronic viewfinder to be displayed simultaneously on the OVF. Using this feature, the photographer can view the entire frame or critical focus area, extending the capabilities of a standard optical viewfinder.

The back of the X100VI has the same 1.62 million dot LCD panel, but now it moves downward by 15 degrees to make it easier to use at high angles.

The camera is not completely weatherproof on its own, but this can be achieved by adding the optional AR-X100 adapter ring and PRF-49 protective filters to the lens.

Upgraded sensor and IBIS

The X100VI has upgrades where it matters, and the nearly 40.2-megapixel Fujifilm X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor is now at the heart of the new rangefinder-style camera. The camera features 20 film simulations including Reala Ace, the ability to capture 10-bit HEIF files, and can shoot at up to 20 fps with the electronic shutter and up to 11 fps with the mechanical shutter (up to 1/1). Shooting 180,000 seconds using the electronic shutter as well).

The sensor offers a native base ISO of 125, improving on the previous generation camera that could only reach this mark with the extended sensitivity option. The sensor also supports AF tracking and can use Subject Detection AF, built on deep learning AI, to detect animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, planes, trains, insects, drones, and of course, people.

If a 35mm focal length isn't enough, Fujifilm has also included 1.4x and 2.0x digital teleconverters to convert to 50mm and 70mm equivalents, respectively.

The From stills and video, the X100VI still uses the same single UHS-1 SD memory card slot. This also means there isn't enough bandwidth to support internal ProRes recording.

As mentioned earlier, the X100VI adds in-body image stabilization (IBIS), a first for the X100 series. The 5-axis system features up to six stops of stabilization without significantly increasing the size or weight of the camera body over the previous version: it's just 1.52 ounces (43 grams) heavier than the previous model and a scant 2 mm thinner (1.5 mm at the front and 0. 5 mm at the back).

The X100VI provides native Frame.io camera integration to the cloud without extensions, allowing users to connect the camera to an Internet connection, authenticate with Frame.io, and automatically upload photos and videos as they are created. Frame.io support on the X100VI joins the X-H2, H-H2S and GFX100 II in offering capabilities found in the Fujifilm line. As mentioned earlier, the X100VI can use Frame.io without any accessories, while the X-H2 and

The Fujifilm X100VI will come in silver or black and is expected to be available in early March 2024, but it comes at a slightly higher price compared to the

A special edition is also coming

To celebrate Fujifilm's 90th anniversary in 2024, Fujifilm will offer a special limited edition of the X100VI, limited to 1,934 units worldwide. The camera is engraved with the 1934 Fujifilm logo (the year it was founded) and each carries a unique serial number. It will be packaged in a soft edition box that includes a special belt and Fujifilm date cards.