Our quick take
Fujifilm X100V - 4.0 / 5
Is the X100V’s design new?
- Adds 4K video New ergonomic grip New lens construction Adds touchscreen controls Adds vari-angle bracket for screen Adds weather-sealing (requires adapter ring & filter, sold separately) 26.1-megapixel X-Trans CMOS IV sensor (new generation ups resolution from 24MP)
Anything missing?
- Lens is still a bit noisy Close-focus sharpness limitations No exposure compensation dial lock
How does the X100V handle?
- 23mm Fujinon single focal length lens (equates to 35mm), f/2.0-f/16 aperture with ring control Hybrid optical/electronic rangefinder-style viewfinder unique to this camera series 35mm (equivalent) focal length; 50/70mm (equivalent) crop options available 425-point autofocus system
What’s the X100V’s image quality like?
- 26.1-megapixel X-Trans CMOS IV sensor ISO 160 - 12,800 (80 - 51,200 ext.) 4-stop ND filter built-in
To recap
You might need to be as rich as a king to buy one, but then the X100V is indeed king of the fixed-lens compacts. Close-up shooting at wide-open aperture settings is still a problem, but the addition of a bracket-mounted touchscreen show that Fuji is evolving this series for the better.
