Maybe the best non-emotional comparison of full frame vs crop frame. Well done. Been shooting Sony full frame since 2012 and Fuji for the last three years. Love em both!!! WELL DONE!!!
Great video man. X100 has no shortage of review and day in the life videos but yours stands out well above the rest. Great pacing, topics, and focusing on things that resonate!
@@yawarlol thank you. definitely tried to take an approach of reviewing it from a long term / real use standpoint (only on RUclips is 8 months long term lol).
Insightful review. As someone new to the X100 series, my first in February 2024 was a vi, I agree, it is fun to use. I have taken it skiing, hiking and visiting cities and used it for general photography and it delivers!
@@juleshorse9056 Certainly does. Most important is that it's fun to use. The used market is full of all kinds of cameras that have collected dust because they just to inspire people to take them out. Never really have that problem with the X100VI.
Been using the X100 series for 4 years now (X100V and now VI). It’s my everyday carry camera and I can’t complain really. Gets great results, portable, small. Its subtle and unassuming enough to not make people cagey like when I have a bigger more professional presenting camera.
You nailed it. I just received the X100vi I ordered a week after release. I normally use an XT-5, so a little closer comparison. The X100vi lens isn't as good as the more modern interchangeable options for the 40mp sensor... and it doesn't matter. It's good enough not to worry about unless the background blur is important to the composition. The built-in flash and ND filter is definitely a secret weapon to pull a subject out against a busy background. For my personal tastes I've found there's almost always a film simulation that's 90% of what I would want to do in a RAW edit. I just bias the white balance a little warmer in camera and keep the jpegs more often than not. It's definitely not on the same tier as a full frame ILC for ultimate image quality, but it's good, possibly great, and much cheaper and easier to take with you.
Agreed with all of this. I wanted to talk about the flash and using it more, but I think I'll save it for a separate video. It's overall just really versatile. Even just capturing basic video, it's really high quality. And video is especially something that I don't think you need full-frame for all the time.
Well done, Chris. I don't have an X100VI but I go back and forth between full frame and m43 Olympus and Lumix cameras. Every camera is a compromise. You did a great job presenting the strengths and weaknesses here. Thanks.
Thanks, Joe. That's what it all comes down with every camera. Can't have it all. If the GH7 had come a little quicker, I might have never left the m43 system. The video specs and features from Lumix are incredible.
Both an excellent comparison and an unfair one! Excellent, because objectively it compares the two cameras, A7IV and X100vi, for their pros, cons and use cases. Unfair, because the A7VI is full frame, costs with the 35/f.1.4 £2899 and weighs 1182 grams, whereas the X100vi is APS-C, costs £1599 and weighs 521 grams. Given the differences, I think the Fuji does pretty well. I got my X100vi in February and have used it for skiing, hiking, city visits and general days out. It is small, light and convenient to use and gives excellent IQ for most scenes. My XT5 and 16-55/f2.8 have not seen much use since February! This is an excellent review because it goes beyond comparing two cameras by giving insights into two formats and systems. Thank you.
I have Canon full frame for professional work and Fuji (this and a few others) for everyday. One of the biggest things for me that you also mentioned is being able to take it into events that have very strict rules. It’s important to me personally to be able to use a camera instead of my phone for better quality so I love knowing I can take this or my x70 into those events. I’ve also loved not having to edit my everyday and travel photos unless I want to (and I use the raw conversion often when I don’t like how a photo turned out the first time or if I had a setting wrong) I do agree about the autofocus when having someone else take a photo. Mine are often slightly missed even when I’ve tried having people use the touch shutter option. But mostly it’s great and that works for me :)
Agreed. On the rare occasions I've decided to leave it at home and just bring my phone, I usually regret it. Even if I can get some shots of similar quality with the iPhone raw files, it's just not nearly as fun to use.
Great video. I shoot A7Cii and X100VI side by side every day. Love both but that 33 MP sensor is straight magic. Add the 35 1.4 and it’s double magic. The beauty of the X100VI .. X100 line in general.. is its ‘ninja’… how much people don’t notice it.
dude this is a great video. i agree with all the stuff you talked about here. been shooting with the x100vi since May and its been great. coming from a full frame sony it was such a big change in all aspects. my entire process for photography has changed with the fuji. i still edit my photos sometimes but a lot less than i used to, because for me thats one of the best parts of this camera. for me, this camera is less about getting max resolution, sharpness and autofocus speed, all of that is made up by the fun im having while using it and sharing the photos with friends and family. I actually want to bring the camera with me places unlike my a7iii with a 35 gm. being able to put more of my focus on the light and composition of whats around me rather than overthinking everything like lens choice and editing style. to me this camera just offers an experience that you cant really find in any other digital camera, and has some of the most unique and useful features like the ovf and built in nd. yes my 24mp full frame sony can take a sharper photo than the 40mp sensor on the fuji but its just not why i bought the camera. i shot more this past year than i have in years thanks to the x100vi
X100 is a blast to use... For about 3 months, then the novelty wears off. Then you start to wonder if you really like it or just the way it looks. The X100 starts to get heavy, you begin to wonder if you have to strap it or bag it, why not bring something a little more flexible, perhaps faster glass, a zoom. I had an X100f, it's a great experience for a little while, but it's not really a ticket price I'd pay for after owning one.
I think what wears off first is probably film simulations and recipes. If you have a particular look that you like, you'll probably start stickign to it. But if you're not someone who edits or ever cares to, they're pretty valuable. For me, after owning it for eight months, it's the size that keeps me coming back. Way better than shooting with a phone, and I like what I can do with the raw files. But if size and the JPEG recipes don't matter, I thnk people can find a full-frame kit for a close enough price on the used market.
Couple years ago I decided (in lieu of an X100V) to pick up a little black X-E4, and with that 27mm WR lens and a square hood, I feel like it’s a lighter, more compact X100V (thank goodness I also got IT when it could still be had for retail $$!). But I think there’s no denying that much of the X100V is novelty. With my X-E4 for instance, I could swap out the pancake 27mm with the 18-55 or 35mm. So not only is it more portable than the X100V, it’s also more versatile. Just my thoughts🙏🏼
Chris I would never just want a x 100 vi. But when I am out with the family at the bar do i want to carry My S5ii Z6ii R8 R no. So I carry a Gr III or X100VI
I love being able to bring my x100vi into concerts and events. If I could bring my xt5 and lenses I would but the x100vi is a great substitute and so easy to bring everywhere in a small sling!
Thank you for this video. Few important X100VI options are the built in flash (does help out sufficiently on occasion), the leaf shutter (silent and allows flash up to shutter speed 1/4000) and a built in 4 stop ND filter. For me the bokeh is not too important as a 35 mm (equivalent) lens is meant to show some surroundings and depth of field can be handled a bit in post nowadays. Have made professional portraits with it. Yes, for heavy duty (speed and low light) I use my R6 and expensive lenses. And I am probably not the only photographer who uses a ‘main’ camera to prevent clients from feeling anxious looking at a smaller camera.
Yeah I definitely didn't give the leaf shutter enough attention. That was another big reason I bought it. I can keep things quiet without having to use an electronic shutter. I used it the other day on a client shoot alongside my A7 IV for some more candid looking "retro" shots, and they loved those too.
I had to admit the hype is real for this camera after having a look at the meta data of a work collegues photos that I thought where remarkably good. The photos all came from the X100V. I now own a X100VI as a daily point and shoot and it's just so satisfying to use. Some of the photos are just so beautiful I am thankful this camera is such a joy to use, it inspires me to take it around and always shoot photos that got these shots. I filled up a 32gb card in a under a week ive been using it so much. Its now hard to decide what images to leave behind because there are so many nice shots with this camera. The hardest part of owning this camera is when you are not using it.
@ChrisHagan in terms of "casual" photography or self-motivated shooting; just how much a camera motivates you to pick it up, bring it with you and use it becomes the deciding factor for this usage case for me. This camera has that "pick me up and use me" factor. It's hard to deny it's charisma and charm and that's why I chose it as a daily, take everywhere shooter; even if it's a lot bulkier/cumbersome than say a pocketable GRiii, it's just so fun to play with and makes photography "fun". I'm not a hater of this camera anymore that's for sure lol
its small form factor and film simulations make this combo a winner. I have tried using a Canon R5 with a 50mm f1.2 lens as a carry around camera. Its so damn heavy and big! Although the images it produces are beautiful, its just too heavy to be lugging around in your bag. So the X100VI wins out for sure in its convenience to just be everywhere with you.
Very insightful feedback. I have the a7cii and the x100vi and all your observations are in line with mine. I now carry the a7cii with the 85 1.8 alongside with the x100vi. But on most days I just carry the x100vi because it's just easier and more fun to use. I don't do pro photography anymore and having to process hundreds of photos in lightroom still gives me ptsd 😂
Carrying both cameras is a great idea. I've done that on a couple hikes with my A7 IV + telephoto lens. Gonna start bringing the 85 out with me more and use the X100VI as the wide angle option.
Very informative video. Personally own R6 + L lenses as wel as X100VI. I stopped comparing and certainly stopped pixel peeping. This made my life a lot easier. Picture looks great or not, period. With the X100VI I have pictures I would otherwise not have had as would not have brought the R6. For concerts/events I use them both. The X100VI leaf shutter is silent and allows you to flash with ss up to 4000. Never used it that high but 1/500 helps sometimes.
Great video. I came from a A6000 to the X100vi and still notice the slow auto focus. I’m about 3200 shots deep and still find it annoying using the joy stick to manually select where I want focus as I’ve all but given up on letting the camera hopefully know what I want. For reference I enjoy street photography and stationary car scene photos so I’m hardly asking much of auto focus. Software update has just dropped which is aimed at auto focus… I’ve loaded it to the camera but yet to use it in any real situations. Fingers crossed but I’m not hopeful, I feel that mechanically the speed the lens moves at (quite noisily) is always going to be a limiting factor. FWIW I love the camera overall I just refuse to ignore its obvious shortcomings for the price even though for me it was a gift.
I just updated (like 3-4 days ago) my firmware too, as others in the comments suggested, and it's definitely improved and doesn't jump from face to face as much when two people are in the frame. And it seems a little better at tracking. I still haven't used it in a street scenario since the update though.
If you're pulling the JPEG straight off the SD card, yeah, those file sizes are on the large side. But if you transfer them via Fujifilm app, there's an option (I think turned on by default) that compresses the size. A normal JPEG is about 40 MB, and I think the compressed file via wireless transfer was around 10 MB. Otherwise, I haven't found much else of a solution for smaller files yet if you're shooting "Fine" JPEGs. When I export my edits from Lightroom, I usually cap them at 20 MB since that's the max my website allows for uploads.
I’ve had the x100vi since launch and it’s been fun to use the autofocus made me lose some good shots but today I realized there was a firmware update 1.20 for it and ever since I downloaded it it’s been so much better with autofocus man I suggest you update the firmware and maybe make a video about what you think
Thanks for the tip! Yeah I'm still on version 1.11 actually. But that's good to know. I've seen a lot of people complaining that updates didn't help, but I think that may have been for other Fujifilm cameras. So I'll try it and report back.
I have shot Fuji from 2018 to present. XT2, XT3 (two of them) and XT5. I shot the X100F and now the X100V which is miles ahead of the F. It’s just a bit slow. But I’ll never get rid of it. I did however, sell my XT5 and lenses and have moved to the Nikon Zf. The autofocus on the XT5 just was too slow for pro shoots. The Nikon Zf autofocus is amazing, colors are great, it’s full frame, and it’s retro while being fast and accurate. I’m so sold on Nikon that I’m saving for another Nikon body. But I digress. The X100 series is just perfect. I shoot professionally and I’ve used it for client shoots all the time. I’m a studio and portrait photographer so I don’t need speed.
Definitely plan on renting / trying my friend's the Zf soon. I stopped by B&H when I was in NYC a few weeks ago just to get my hands on one and no lie, a total stranger saw me messing around with it and came over to tell me just how much he loves his. Nikon has some great bodies out right now. I'm just too deep into the Sony system also to want to totally switch over. I think what keeps everyone hooked on the X100 series in the end is size + the ability to get some pro quality images out of it.
A lot of them were the Portra 800 and Ultramax 400 recipes from Fuji X Weekly. Some were just one I just kinda tweak as needed, basically the Provia film simulation, grain either strong/small or weak/small, AWB White Priority (usually 3 R, -5 B but adjusted as needed), Highlights +1, Shadows +1, Color +3, Sharpness -2, Clarity 0 (even for the Fuji X Weekly recipes) because I don't like adjusting the clarity when it slows down the processing. For black and whites, I prefer the Ilford HP5 400 Plus recipe from Fuji X Weekly. And I usually shot with a Glimmerglass 1 or some sort of 1/4 mist filter. I think I like Gilmmerglass 1 most though. Doesn't wash out the contrast as much.
@Chris Hagan, Can you guide me how to to get SOOC JPEG on Sony? If you have any video related to that can you please point me? I failed big time getting SOOC photos on Sony. I hate Lightroom editing as I don't have time.
@@07SATS Actually working on a few videos about it right now. But from what I’ve learned so far, try experimenting with the “Creative Looks” in the Color/Tone portion of the menu. There are a few profiles there, and you can adjust highlights, shadows, saturation, clarity, sharpness and more. I haven’t found my ideal settings yet for color photos. But I do like some of the black and white JPEGs I’ve made.
@@ChrisHagan thanks, I have tried creative looks but they are on where closer to Fuji. SOOC Sony JPEG really sucks compared to Fuji SOOC. I have A7CR with 35 1.4GM and Fuji X-T5, it’s day and night difference when I shoot with them.
I’ve been saving for the A74 for two years now, but I took a detour by getting the A6700 when it came out when I realized could do everything the a74 could do, it just wasn’t full frame. I haven’t looked back. I do wonder from time to time if another system would have made more sense for an artistic standpoint, but I chose Sony for standardized professional workflows to (in addition to wedding and nature photography and small events videography) be able to sell freelance video footage to news stations. I’ve never heard of a “Fuji” oriented newsstation, but I could be wrong. People can argue about Cannon color or Fuji IQ being superior to Sony, but it’s workflow that pays the bills.
Completely agree on color. I wanna try my hand at some newer Canon and Nikon raw images, but when editing raws files, the color from different sensors doesn't seem to be a factor these days.
Love my X100VI..especially as someone who missed out on the X100V...lol but I am also excited and interested in the upcoming Fuji GFX 100RF "fixed lens" camera..Fuji rumors already has some info on it 35mm lens..(28mm FF equivalent) ..I hope if its anything like a form factor of the GFX50R..that would be awesome a rangefinder style body..or an X Pro body..that would be nice as well..lol
Is the A7 IV a more modern camera? It is a more capable camera I will give you that. It is possible to do anything with a A7Iv and the x100 is a great family camera not really a primary camera for a wedding or sports event
@@game2572 Yeah I definitely meant the A7 IV is designed more like a modern camera vs. the X100VI's retro body. Technically yes the X100VVI is newer. But in terms of what the camera can do, the A7IV has things it's better at, and so does the X100VI. But it also comes down to how you feel using it. If you don't mind a bigger setup, the A7 IV could be a daily carry as well.
@@ChrisHagan I am African american as well i don't want to carry a R8 with a flash to a bar when my cousin or friends are at a bar x100vi is easier. And the autofocus on Sony is better but for static family shots how much better
Biggest ”fault” with X100-series is, that it is not truly pocketable. When I had one, it always needed a bag anyway - so I could take a bigger and more capable camera with same effort. I’m waiting for Ricoh GR IV, since it fits basically every pocket.
Yeah Ricoh definitely wins on size. I've only used the GR III a few times, but it's really fun. I'll be really interested to see what they do with the IV.
Hi Chris loved your review! very detailed. i just have one question. i am an iphone photographer. i am looking to upgrade to x100vi. i am a hobbyist photgrapher. is it good enough to cover most of my needs? thanks a lot
Absolutely will cover your needs. I almost included a section comparing it to iPhone but this video was clearly long enough 😂 It gives you a lot more control of the shooting process. I'd love to know your process, but the main thing that frustrates me sometimes with iPhone is not being able to control shutter speed. The looks you can get straight of camera are great too. I'd say if you're a good photo editor, you can get nearly the same quality for wide angle shots during daylight. But for medium / close up shots where you want a little more of a shallow depth of field and detail, the X100VI will be better. And the images (raw and jpeg) feel more organic and less processed.
Nice video. I'm a new photographer, and was split for a while on the X100VI and the Nikon Zf. Ended up getting the Zf, since the X100VI is basically impossible to get. Love it! Can't say I'm not still tempted by the X100VI though... Curious what your opinions are on the new autofocus update on the Fuji? It looks like it's a nice improvement.
Social media just has a way of making the cameras we don't have look so much fun haha. When I was in NY a few weeks ago, I went to B&H just to put my hands on a Zf because it's been getting so much hype recently. Definitely a snappy, attractive camera. Plan on shooting with a friend of mine's Zf in the near future and seeing what those raw files are like.
Had the Zf for a short while to write a review for my blog. Its a really great camera. The full frame files are from another league, thats for sure. Especially at low light the ZF blows the X100VI out of the water. But its very big and heavy and not comfortably to hold without a extra grip. Portability wise the X100VI wins hands down IMO. The AF is great on the ZF, but I have no bigger problems with the X100VI either. Still I debate to sell my X100VI for the X-T5 (or the older X-T3), because I miss the ability to use a nice bright 50mm lens. 😏
Kodak Portra 800 from Fuji X Weekly is my favorite for sunny days. I love the warm tones, and its fixed white balance gives it more of a "film look," at least as much as any recipe I've found. Ultramax 400 from Fuji X Weekly is another one I really like. Colorful but not overdone, and auto white balance helps keep things from getting to wonky in some situations. Gonna make a video about all of my favorites for different situations soon.
RE: Delay in taking photo, is not just an AF issue. It Also occurs in manual focus. Unless you are setup to F2, at half depression of shutter, the aperture closes to the set size, then it does AF. MF only skips the AF part, but you can’t get rid of aperture only changing at half depression. It’s a really dumb system.
As someone who uses the a7iv and the x100v…. I am kind of getting bored of the fuji. And when I take them both out I always prefer the sony files just because they are so much more crisp especially at night or when conditions aren’t ideal. I think with sony and other systems having extremely small n light lens options as well as a7c type bodies im thinking of making a small sony package my walk around camera. The fuji film simulations while they r nice I always see myself wanting more pop, and taking the raw images and editing them myself anyway. I think I will be selling my x100v
I hear you.. Even with the variety of recipes available, I think most people only stick to a few because that's just their particular taste. And if that's the case, and you find yourself editing, kinda defeats the purpose of using the recipes anyway. Sony definitely has some attractive, small lenses that I wanna try too.
I'm not trying to be mean I just wanna say i havent edited a photo ever in my life so i dont know what goes on during the process but the baby at 26:23 is carrot colour carrot baby😂
@@VenkatVamsi 😂 probably just staring at the screen for too long. it's always a good idea to give your eyes a break and come back fresh to see where things get out of hand
Bought a Fujifilm XT50 as an every day carry camera, and everyday many images are out of focus. I have an A7 CR which is the same size or smaller with small lenses and have never had a single image out of focus. Tinkering and I get out of camera images everyday that are as good and better than the Fuji. Big mistake.
Sony's autofocus is always gonna be king. I will say that after updating the firmware on my X100VI, the autofocus has been a little better. I wouldn't say I've ever missed "a lot" of images due to being out of focus, but it just takes a tad bit more time to make sure. So I feel your pain. I don't have any of the compact Sony bodies, but in your case, yeah, I'd stick with the A7CR cuz that's going to smoke anything else at that size.
Njve video, really, I apreciate it, but, what's abot the lens of the fuji? I used it quite a lot and honestlyz that lens is not impressive, on the soft side, without eny kind of caracter... Just average/ok. Not acceptable for a camera with a fixed lens and for that ammount of money. Fixed this issue, would solve quite few of the point you've mentioned.
Why do RUclips photographers always say the most important thing is image quality? The most important thing about photography is the thing you are photographing.
@@kurtkgledhill It's all subjective. But image quality is emphasized because most people want the photo they capture / share to be of a certain quality that they can be proud of. I certainly wouldn't carry around a Nikon Z9 or large flagship for the sake of getting the best quality, but I also don't want a bunch of lower quality smartphone photos. Every camera has its place, and if a phone is the best you've got, make the most of it. But the X100VI is a great balance of size and image quality. And in the case of this comparison, the A7 IV is a little bigger, so it opens the door to debate whether the improved quality is worth it.
@ when making a camera review the only two things you really need to mention is… How quickly can you get the camera to your eye, and is there any shutter lag. Image quality means nothing. Take Robert Capa‘s D~Day image for example. The image quality is atrocious, but you or I or 99.9% of the people in the world will never make a better photograph than that. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have even said anything, I work up on the wrong side of the bed this morning and took it out on your video. I do apologize! Have a happy new year!
I think it's more about the size, how much the look encourages you to shoot. It's undeniably more comfortable to carry and draws less attention when taking it out for just everyday photography. Maybe you think my images aren't so great (trying to fill a 31-minute video means using some that I normally may not share), but people take a lot of incredible photos with the X100 series. It's a good best of both worlds camera whether you're trying to take "bangers" or just documenting everyday life with something more enjoyable to use than a smartphone.
Everybody is selling them for that much right now and there is no way in hell I'm overpaying that much for one. I bought an x100f is brand new condition for $700. I've been loving this thing
When I'm out shooting with it, it's usually in my hand rather than around my neck. Makes it easier to hold. So no one really sees it and it actually blends in well.
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Maybe the best non-emotional comparison of full frame vs crop frame. Well done. Been shooting Sony full frame since 2012 and Fuji for the last three years. Love em both!!! WELL DONE!!!
Thank you! They all have their place. And there's really no rules how to use them. It's just nice to mix it up sometimes.
Great video man. X100 has no shortage of review and day in the life videos but yours stands out well above the rest. Great pacing, topics, and focusing on things that resonate!
@@yawarlol thank you. definitely tried to take an approach of reviewing it from a long term / real use standpoint (only on RUclips is 8 months long term lol).
Tbh, this is a fantastic review of the X100VI, your presentation style is great….I enjoyed it as much as I enjoy using my X100VI. Thank you 🙂
Insightful review. As someone new to the X100 series, my first in February 2024 was a vi, I agree, it is fun to use. I have taken it skiing, hiking and visiting cities and used it for general photography and it delivers!
@@juleshorse9056 Certainly does. Most important is that it's fun to use. The used market is full of all kinds of cameras that have collected dust because they just to inspire people to take them out. Never really have that problem with the X100VI.
Been using the X100 series for 4 years now (X100V and now VI). It’s my everyday carry camera and I can’t complain really. Gets great results, portable, small. Its subtle and unassuming enough to not make people cagey like when I have a bigger more professional presenting camera.
That's so underrated too. I never want people to feel bothered by my presence with a camera.
the work you did in the video is much appreciated !!
Excellent video. Beautiful shots and great information!
You nailed it. I just received the X100vi I ordered a week after release. I normally use an XT-5, so a little closer comparison. The X100vi lens isn't as good as the more modern interchangeable options for the 40mp sensor... and it doesn't matter. It's good enough not to worry about unless the background blur is important to the composition. The built-in flash and ND filter is definitely a secret weapon to pull a subject out against a busy background.
For my personal tastes I've found there's almost always a film simulation that's 90% of what I would want to do in a RAW edit. I just bias the white balance a little warmer in camera and keep the jpegs more often than not. It's definitely not on the same tier as a full frame ILC for ultimate image quality, but it's good, possibly great, and much cheaper and easier to take with you.
Agreed with all of this. I wanted to talk about the flash and using it more, but I think I'll save it for a separate video. It's overall just really versatile. Even just capturing basic video, it's really high quality. And video is especially something that I don't think you need full-frame for all the time.
Well done, Chris. I don't have an X100VI but I go back and forth between full frame and m43 Olympus and Lumix cameras. Every camera is a compromise. You did a great job presenting the strengths and weaknesses here. Thanks.
Thanks, Joe. That's what it all comes down with every camera. Can't have it all. If the GH7 had come a little quicker, I might have never left the m43 system. The video specs and features from Lumix are incredible.
Both an excellent comparison and an unfair one! Excellent, because objectively it compares the two cameras, A7IV and X100vi, for their pros, cons and use cases. Unfair, because the A7VI is full frame, costs with the 35/f.1.4 £2899 and weighs 1182 grams, whereas the X100vi is APS-C, costs £1599 and weighs 521 grams. Given the differences, I think the Fuji does pretty well. I got my X100vi in February and have used it for skiing, hiking, city visits and general days out. It is small, light and convenient to use and gives excellent IQ for most scenes. My XT5 and 16-55/f2.8 have not seen much use since February!
This is an excellent review because it goes beyond comparing two cameras by giving insights into two formats and systems. Thank you.
I have Canon full frame for professional work and Fuji (this and a few others) for everyday. One of the biggest things for me that you also mentioned is being able to take it into events that have very strict rules. It’s important to me personally to be able to use a camera instead of my phone for better quality so I love knowing I can take this or my x70 into those events. I’ve also loved not having to edit my everyday and travel photos unless I want to (and I use the raw conversion often when I don’t like how a photo turned out the first time or if I had a setting wrong)
I do agree about the autofocus when having someone else take a photo. Mine are often slightly missed even when I’ve tried having people use the touch shutter option. But mostly it’s great and that works for me :)
Agreed. On the rare occasions I've decided to leave it at home and just bring my phone, I usually regret it. Even if I can get some shots of similar quality with the iPhone raw files, it's just not nearly as fun to use.
What a beauty of a rig. 😉 Stoked you’re still loving this beast, man. Keep rocking these videos, you’re killing it.
Thanks bro! Appreciate you always tuning in!
Great video. I shoot A7Cii and X100VI side by side every day. Love both but that 33 MP sensor is straight magic. Add the 35 1.4 and it’s double magic. The beauty of the X100VI .. X100 line in general.. is its ‘ninja’… how much people don’t notice it.
dude this is a great video. i agree with all the stuff you talked about here. been shooting with the x100vi since May and its been great. coming from a full frame sony it was such a big change in all aspects. my entire process for photography has changed with the fuji. i still edit my photos sometimes but a lot less than i used to, because for me thats one of the best parts of this camera. for me, this camera is less about getting max resolution, sharpness and autofocus speed, all of that is made up by the fun im having while using it and sharing the photos with friends and family. I actually want to bring the camera with me places unlike my a7iii with a 35 gm. being able to put more of my focus on the light and composition of whats around me rather than overthinking everything like lens choice and editing style. to me this camera just offers an experience that you cant really find in any other digital camera, and has some of the most unique and useful features like the ovf and built in nd. yes my 24mp full frame sony can take a sharper photo than the 40mp sensor on the fuji but its just not why i bought the camera. i shot more this past year than i have in years thanks to the x100vi
X100 is a blast to use... For about 3 months, then the novelty wears off. Then you start to wonder if you really like it or just the way it looks. The X100 starts to get heavy, you begin to wonder if you have to strap it or bag it, why not bring something a little more flexible, perhaps faster glass, a zoom. I had an X100f, it's a great experience for a little while, but it's not really a ticket price I'd pay for after owning one.
I think what wears off first is probably film simulations and recipes. If you have a particular look that you like, you'll probably start stickign to it. But if you're not someone who edits or ever cares to, they're pretty valuable. For me, after owning it for eight months, it's the size that keeps me coming back. Way better than shooting with a phone, and I like what I can do with the raw files. But if size and the JPEG recipes don't matter, I thnk people can find a full-frame kit for a close enough price on the used market.
@@ChrisHagan All awesome points but wait, why not the Ricoh GR?
Couple years ago I decided (in lieu of an X100V) to pick up a little black X-E4, and with that 27mm WR lens and a square hood, I feel like it’s a lighter, more compact X100V (thank goodness I also got IT when it could still be had for retail $$!). But I think there’s no denying that much of the X100V is novelty. With my X-E4 for instance, I could swap out the pancake 27mm with the 18-55 or 35mm. So not only is it more portable than the X100V, it’s also more versatile. Just my thoughts🙏🏼
Well presented, in-depth and relevant content and great photo examples as well
Thanks!
Chris I would never just want a x 100 vi. But when I am out with the family at the bar do i want to carry My S5ii Z6ii R8 R no. So I carry a Gr III or X100VI
I love being able to bring my x100vi into concerts and events. If I could bring my xt5 and lenses I would but the x100vi is a great substitute and so easy to bring everywhere in a small sling!
Yep. The more I use it, the more I love the size.
Thank you for this video. Few important X100VI options are the built in flash (does help out sufficiently on occasion), the leaf shutter (silent and allows flash up to shutter speed 1/4000) and a built in 4 stop ND filter.
For me the bokeh is not too important as a 35 mm (equivalent) lens is meant to show some surroundings and depth of field can be handled a bit in post nowadays. Have made professional portraits with it.
Yes, for heavy duty (speed and low light) I use my R6 and expensive lenses.
And I am probably not the only photographer who uses a ‘main’ camera to prevent clients from feeling anxious looking at a smaller camera.
Yeah I definitely didn't give the leaf shutter enough attention. That was another big reason I bought it. I can keep things quiet without having to use an electronic shutter. I used it the other day on a client shoot alongside my A7 IV for some more candid looking "retro" shots, and they loved those too.
I had to admit the hype is real for this camera after having a look at the meta data of a work collegues photos that I thought where remarkably good. The photos all came from the X100V. I now own a X100VI as a daily point and shoot and it's just so satisfying to use. Some of the photos are just so beautiful I am thankful this camera is such a joy to use, it inspires me to take it around and always shoot photos that got these shots. I filled up a 32gb card in a under a week ive been using it so much. Its now hard to decide what images to leave behind because there are so many nice shots with this camera. The hardest part of owning this camera is when you are not using it.
Yep it's just so easy to take everywhere that you end up doing so and finding photos wherever you go.
@ChrisHagan in terms of "casual" photography or self-motivated shooting; just how much a camera motivates you to pick it up, bring it with you and use it becomes the deciding factor for this usage case for me. This camera has that "pick me up and use me" factor. It's hard to deny it's charisma and charm and that's why I chose it as a daily, take everywhere shooter; even if it's a lot bulkier/cumbersome than say a pocketable GRiii, it's just so fun to play with and makes photography "fun". I'm not a hater of this camera anymore that's for sure lol
its small form factor and film simulations make this combo a winner. I have tried using a Canon R5 with a 50mm f1.2 lens as a carry around camera. Its so damn heavy and big! Although the images it produces are beautiful, its just too heavy to be lugging around in your bag. So the X100VI wins out for sure in its convenience to just be everywhere with you.
Very insightful feedback. I have the a7cii and the x100vi and all your observations are in line with mine. I now carry the a7cii with the 85 1.8 alongside with the x100vi. But on most days I just carry the x100vi because it's just easier and more fun to use. I don't do pro photography anymore and having to process hundreds of photos in lightroom still gives me ptsd 😂
Carrying both cameras is a great idea. I've done that on a couple hikes with my A7 IV + telephoto lens. Gonna start bringing the 85 out with me more and use the X100VI as the wide angle option.
What about small compactness of an A7c mark II vs the X100VI? That would be an interesting comparison. Same sensor as A7IV but more compact.
Sounds like a great idea for a future video. I've definitely been thinking of renting an A7C II to check it out.
Very informative video. Personally own R6 + L lenses as wel as X100VI. I stopped comparing and certainly stopped pixel peeping. This made my life a lot easier. Picture looks great or not, period.
With the X100VI I have pictures I would otherwise not have had as would not have brought the R6.
For concerts/events I use them both.
The X100VI leaf shutter is silent and allows you to flash with ss up to 4000. Never used it that high but 1/500 helps sometimes.
Great. Thanks for the reply. I look forward to reading your comments about the other recipes.
Great video. I came from a A6000 to the X100vi and still notice the slow auto focus. I’m about 3200 shots deep and still find it annoying using the joy stick to manually select where I want focus as I’ve all but given up on letting the camera hopefully know what I want. For reference I enjoy street photography and stationary car scene photos so I’m hardly asking much of auto focus. Software update has just dropped which is aimed at auto focus… I’ve loaded it to the camera but yet to use it in any real situations. Fingers crossed but I’m not hopeful, I feel that mechanically the speed the lens moves at (quite noisily) is always going to be a limiting factor. FWIW I love the camera overall I just refuse to ignore its obvious shortcomings for the price even though for me it was a gift.
I just updated (like 3-4 days ago) my firmware too, as others in the comments suggested, and it's definitely improved and doesn't jump from face to face as much when two people are in the frame. And it seems a little better at tracking. I still haven't used it in a street scenario since the update though.
Great breakdown. I work with Sony’s all day, at home and with the fam it’s Fuji. Size and not having to spend time editing is key (for me)
There's just something to picking up the camera and it not feeling like work.
Nice video! One thing you didn't mention, the leaf shutter on the x100 series is whisper quiet and syncs with flash at 1/4000.
I knoooow I definitely didn't give the leaf shutter enough love. Never having to use the electronic shutter keep things quiet is great.
Any thoughts on the larger file sizes of the X100VI vs X100V? Seems like the extra megapixels create unnecessarily large files unless cropping.
If you're pulling the JPEG straight off the SD card, yeah, those file sizes are on the large side. But if you transfer them via Fujifilm app, there's an option (I think turned on by default) that compresses the size. A normal JPEG is about 40 MB, and I think the compressed file via wireless transfer was around 10 MB.
Otherwise, I haven't found much else of a solution for smaller files yet if you're shooting "Fine" JPEGs. When I export my edits from Lightroom, I usually cap them at 20 MB since that's the max my website allows for uploads.
I’ve had the x100vi since launch and it’s been fun to use the autofocus made me lose some good shots but today I realized there was a firmware update 1.20 for it and ever since I downloaded it it’s been so much better with autofocus man I suggest you update the firmware and maybe make a video about what you think
Thanks for the tip! Yeah I'm still on version 1.11 actually. But that's good to know. I've seen a lot of people complaining that updates didn't help, but I think that may have been for other Fujifilm cameras. So I'll try it and report back.
Excellent review! 👏
I have shot Fuji from 2018 to present. XT2, XT3 (two of them) and XT5. I shot the X100F and now the X100V which is miles ahead of the F. It’s just a bit slow. But I’ll never get rid of it. I did however, sell my XT5 and lenses and have moved to the Nikon Zf. The autofocus on the XT5 just was too slow for pro shoots. The Nikon Zf autofocus is amazing, colors are great, it’s full frame, and it’s retro while being fast and accurate. I’m so sold on Nikon that I’m saving for another Nikon body.
But I digress. The X100 series is just perfect. I shoot professionally and I’ve used it for client shoots all the time. I’m a studio and portrait photographer so I don’t need speed.
Definitely plan on renting / trying my friend's the Zf soon. I stopped by B&H when I was in NYC a few weeks ago just to get my hands on one and no lie, a total stranger saw me messing around with it and came over to tell me just how much he loves his. Nikon has some great bodies out right now. I'm just too deep into the Sony system also to want to totally switch over.
I think what keeps everyone hooked on the X100 series in the end is size + the ability to get some pro quality images out of it.
Had you considered trying the XH2?
What recipes were you using in your SOOC examples? Particularly the portraits
A lot of them were the Portra 800 and Ultramax 400 recipes from Fuji X Weekly.
Some were just one I just kinda tweak as needed, basically the Provia film simulation, grain either strong/small or weak/small, AWB White Priority (usually 3 R, -5 B but adjusted as needed), Highlights +1, Shadows +1, Color +3, Sharpness -2, Clarity 0 (even for the Fuji X Weekly recipes) because I don't like adjusting the clarity when it slows down the processing.
For black and whites, I prefer the Ilford HP5 400 Plus recipe from Fuji X Weekly.
And I usually shot with a Glimmerglass 1 or some sort of 1/4 mist filter. I think I like Gilmmerglass 1 most though. Doesn't wash out the contrast as much.
@Chris Hagan, Can you guide me how to to get SOOC JPEG on Sony? If you have any video related to that can you please point me? I failed big time getting SOOC photos on Sony. I hate Lightroom editing as I don't have time.
@@07SATS Actually working on a few videos about it right now. But from what I’ve learned so far, try experimenting with the “Creative Looks” in the Color/Tone portion of the menu. There are a few profiles there, and you can adjust highlights, shadows, saturation, clarity, sharpness and more. I haven’t found my ideal settings yet for color photos. But I do like some of the black and white JPEGs I’ve made.
@@ChrisHagan thanks, I have tried creative looks but they are on where closer to Fuji. SOOC Sony JPEG really sucks compared to Fuji SOOC. I have A7CR with 35 1.4GM and Fuji X-T5, it’s day and night difference when I shoot with them.
I’ve been saving for the A74 for two years now, but I took a detour by getting the A6700 when it came out when I realized could do everything the a74 could do, it just wasn’t full frame. I haven’t looked back. I do wonder from time to time if another system would have made more sense for an artistic standpoint, but I chose Sony for standardized professional workflows to (in addition to wedding and nature photography and small events videography) be able to sell freelance video footage to news stations. I’ve never heard of a “Fuji” oriented newsstation, but I could be wrong. People can argue about Cannon color or Fuji IQ being superior to Sony, but it’s workflow that pays the bills.
Completely agree on color. I wanna try my hand at some newer Canon and Nikon raw images, but when editing raws files, the color from different sensors doesn't seem to be a factor these days.
Love my X100VI..especially as someone who missed out on the X100V...lol but I am also excited and interested in the upcoming Fuji GFX 100RF "fixed lens" camera..Fuji rumors already has some info on it 35mm lens..(28mm FF equivalent) ..I hope if its anything like a form factor of the GFX50R..that would be awesome a rangefinder style body..or an X Pro body..that would be nice as well..lol
I missed on the V too. Was on a waiting list forever knowing I never had a chance😂
I started with a Canon AE1. Auto focus is not even an issue with me.
A couple easy ‘recipes’.. ‘warm’ Classic Chrome and shoot Classic Negative w/ DRP Strong.
Is the A7 IV a more modern camera? It is a more capable camera I will give you that. It is possible to do anything with a A7Iv and the x100 is a great family camera not really a primary camera for a wedding or sports event
@@game2572 Yeah I definitely meant the A7 IV is designed more like a modern camera vs. the X100VI's retro body. Technically yes the X100VVI is newer. But in terms of what the camera can do, the A7IV has things it's better at, and so does the X100VI. But it also comes down to how you feel using it. If you don't mind a bigger setup, the A7 IV could be a daily carry as well.
@@ChrisHagan I am African american as well i don't want to carry a R8 with a flash to a bar when my cousin or friends are at a bar x100vi is easier. And the autofocus on Sony is better but for static family shots how much better
FF's latest AF update fixes a lot of I am very happy. 😃
Biggest ”fault” with X100-series is, that it is not truly pocketable. When I had one, it always needed a bag anyway - so I could take a bigger and more capable camera with same effort. I’m waiting for Ricoh GR IV, since it fits basically every pocket.
Yeah Ricoh definitely wins on size. I've only used the GR III a few times, but it's really fun. I'll be really interested to see what they do with the IV.
Hi Chris loved your review! very detailed. i just have one question. i am an iphone photographer. i am looking to upgrade to x100vi. i am a hobbyist photgrapher. is it good enough to cover most of my needs? thanks a lot
Absolutely will cover your needs. I almost included a section comparing it to iPhone but this video was clearly long enough 😂
It gives you a lot more control of the shooting process. I'd love to know your process, but the main thing that frustrates me sometimes with iPhone is not being able to control shutter speed. The looks you can get straight of camera are great too.
I'd say if you're a good photo editor, you can get nearly the same quality for wide angle shots during daylight. But for medium / close up shots where you want a little more of a shallow depth of field and detail, the X100VI will be better. And the images (raw and jpeg) feel more organic and less processed.
@ thanks a lot man! Keep growing!
Nice video. I'm a new photographer, and was split for a while on the X100VI and the Nikon Zf. Ended up getting the Zf, since the X100VI is basically impossible to get. Love it! Can't say I'm not still tempted by the X100VI though... Curious what your opinions are on the new autofocus update on the Fuji? It looks like it's a nice improvement.
Social media just has a way of making the cameras we don't have look so much fun haha. When I was in NY a few weeks ago, I went to B&H just to put my hands on a Zf because it's been getting so much hype recently. Definitely a snappy, attractive camera. Plan on shooting with a friend of mine's Zf in the near future and seeing what those raw files are like.
Had the Zf for a short while to write a review for my blog. Its a really great camera. The full frame files are from another league, thats for sure. Especially at low light the ZF blows the X100VI out of the water. But its very big and heavy and not comfortably to hold without a extra grip. Portability wise the X100VI wins hands down IMO. The AF is great on the ZF, but I have no bigger problems with the X100VI either. Still I debate to sell my X100VI for the X-T5 (or the older X-T3), because I miss the ability to use a nice bright 50mm lens. 😏
@@realmf85 that’s what I keep hearing, that the files are awesome to work with.
Great vid, +1 sub Cheers from Oz.
What is your fav daytime recipe?
Kodak Portra 800 from Fuji X Weekly is my favorite for sunny days. I love the warm tones, and its fixed white balance gives it more of a "film look," at least as much as any recipe I've found.
Ultramax 400 from Fuji X Weekly is another one I really like. Colorful but not overdone, and auto white balance helps keep things from getting to wonky in some situations. Gonna make a video about all of my favorites for different situations soon.
@@ChrisHagancheck out the”Rockwell” simulation for daylight. It’s a sleeper. Very bright, smooth colors.
RE: Delay in taking photo, is not just an AF issue. It Also occurs in manual focus. Unless you are setup to F2, at half depression of shutter, the aperture closes to the set size, then it does AF. MF only skips the AF part, but you can’t get rid of aperture only changing at half depression. It’s a really dumb system.
Interesting. That makes sense. It really does force you to slow down a little.
As someone who uses the a7iv and the x100v…. I am kind of getting bored of the fuji. And when I take them both out I always prefer the sony files just because they are so much more crisp especially at night or when conditions aren’t ideal. I think with sony and other systems having extremely small n light lens options as well as a7c type bodies im thinking of making a small sony package my walk around camera. The fuji film simulations while they r nice I always see myself wanting more pop, and taking the raw images and editing them myself anyway. I think I will be selling my x100v
I hear you.. Even with the variety of recipes available, I think most people only stick to a few because that's just their particular taste. And if that's the case, and you find yourself editing, kinda defeats the purpose of using the recipes anyway. Sony definitely has some attractive, small lenses that I wanna try too.
I'm not trying to be mean
I just wanna say i havent edited a photo ever in my life so i dont know what goes on during the process
but the baby at 26:23 is carrot colour
carrot baby😂
@@VenkatVamsi 😂 probably just staring at the screen for too long. it's always a good idea to give your eyes a break and come back fresh to see where things get out of hand
Well said
Bought a Fujifilm XT50 as an every day carry camera, and everyday many images are out of focus. I have an A7 CR which is the same size or smaller with small lenses and have never had a single image out of focus. Tinkering and I get out of camera images everyday that are as good and better than the Fuji. Big mistake.
Sony's autofocus is always gonna be king. I will say that after updating the firmware on my X100VI, the autofocus has been a little better. I wouldn't say I've ever missed "a lot" of images due to being out of focus, but it just takes a tad bit more time to make sure. So I feel your pain. I don't have any of the compact Sony bodies, but in your case, yeah, I'd stick with the A7CR cuz that's going to smoke anything else at that size.
Njve video, really, I apreciate it, but, what's abot the lens of the fuji? I used it quite a lot and honestlyz that lens is not impressive, on the soft side, without eny kind of caracter... Just average/ok. Not acceptable for a camera with a fixed lens and for that ammount of money. Fixed this issue, would solve quite few of the point you've mentioned.
Why do RUclips photographers always say the most important thing is image quality? The most important thing about photography is the thing you are photographing.
@@kurtkgledhill It's all subjective. But image quality is emphasized because most people want the photo they capture / share to be of a certain quality that they can be proud of. I certainly wouldn't carry around a Nikon Z9 or large flagship for the sake of getting the best quality, but I also don't want a bunch of lower quality smartphone photos. Every camera has its place, and if a phone is the best you've got, make the most of it. But the X100VI is a great balance of size and image quality. And in the case of this comparison, the A7 IV is a little bigger, so it opens the door to debate whether the improved quality is worth it.
@ when making a camera review the only two things you really need to mention is… How quickly can you get the camera to your eye, and is there any shutter lag. Image quality means nothing. Take Robert Capa‘s D~Day image for example. The image quality is atrocious, but you or I or 99.9% of the people in the world will never make a better photograph than that.
I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have even said anything, I work up on the wrong side of the bed this morning and took it out on your video. I do apologize! Have a happy new year!
When you hand off a camera to non professionals they are not use to the half press for focus
Why is everyone concerned with how “Cool” your camera looks if your images suck?
I think it's more about the size, how much the look encourages you to shoot. It's undeniably more comfortable to carry and draws less attention when taking it out for just everyday photography. Maybe you think my images aren't so great (trying to fill a 31-minute video means using some that I normally may not share), but people take a lot of incredible photos with the X100 series. It's a good best of both worlds camera whether you're trying to take "bangers" or just documenting everyday life with something more enjoyable to use than a smartphone.
2000$ 🥵🥵🥵
Everybody is selling them for that much right now and there is no way in hell I'm overpaying that much for one. I bought an x100f is brand new condition for $700.
I've been loving this thing
Hysterical grip. Ruins the whole design. Buy a boring Canon instead.
When I'm out shooting with it, it's usually in my hand rather than around my neck. Makes it easier to hold. So no one really sees it and it actually blends in well.