Fujifilm introduced the X100VI compact camera

Fujifilm has announced the X100VI compact camera. The new product is a logical continuation of the super-popular X100V, visually reminiscent of its predecessor, but at the same time it has a number of significant improvements, and also supports different shooting modes.

The downside to the increased camera functionality is a higher price: the X100VI costs $1,600, which is $200 more than the X100V. This makes the new camera comparable in price to the X-T5, but these cameras serve different purposes. While the X-T5 is an interchangeable lens system, the X100VI uses a fixed 23mm f/2 lens.

Like the previous X-T5 and X-H2, the X100VI uses a 40-megapixel sensor for greater framing freedom and editing flexibility. In addition to this, the developers have implemented support for image stabilization (IBIS) in the new product. The camera supports up to six stages of stabilization for scenarios where you need to maintain image sharpness at the slowest possible shutter speed.

The power source in the X100VI is the same battery as in the X100V, so in terms of battery life the camera has not become any better. The design includes a UHS-1 SD card slot, as well as an electronic viewfinder and rear LCD display: 3.69 million and 1.62 million dots, respectively. When interacting with the device, you can choose an optical or electronic viewfinder, as well as use a hybrid mode. In addition to this, there is an internal four-stage ND filter.

The developers equipped the new product with the latest X-Processor 5 chip, which makes the X100VI almost twice as fast as the previous model. It also offers improved autofocus, using the company's latest algorithms for subject detection. The X100VI will come with 20 Fujifilm film simulations, including Reala Ace, which was previously exclusive to one of the company's high-end cameras.