Fujifilm X100V → Fujifilm X100VI
Is the upgrade worth it? Every change on the spec sheet, and an honest read on who should bother.
The bottom line
The Fujifilm X100VI is the direct successor to your Fujifilm X100V, released 4 years later. Across the full spec sheet it improves 7 items and steps back on 4. The changes that matter most: resolution rises from 26.1MP to 40.2MP; 4K goes from 30p to 60p; in-body stabilisation is added. The Fujifilm X100VI lists at $1,599 (the Fujifilm X100V launched at $1,399, and older bodies typically sell for well under launch price on the used market). The generation gap here is modest — upgrade only if a specific change below solves a real problem in your shooting.
Upgrade to the Fujifilm X100VI if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings smoother 60p 4K vs 30p.
- ✓You want maximum detail for landscapes, studio or large prints — 40.2MP resolves noticeably more than 26.1MP and gives more cropping latitude.
- ✓You shoot handheld — in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens.
- ✓You shoot in low light or indoors — AF that focuses down to -7 EV gives it the edge after dark.
Stick with the Fujifilm X100V if…
- •You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed for rain and dust, the other isn't.
- •None of the headline changes map to what you actually shoot — the camera you own doesn't get worse when a successor launches.
What changed (21 items)
↑ 7 improved · ↓ 4 stepped back · → changed without a clear better/worse
| Spec | Fujifilm X100V | Fujifilm X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| →Sensor Type | BSI X-Trans CMOS 4 | BSI X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| →Image Processor | X-Processor 4 | X-Processor 5 |
| ↑Effective Resolution | 26.1 MP | 40.2 MP |
| Exposure Control | ||
| →ISO Range (Native) | 160 – 12800 | 125 – 12800 |
| →ISO Range (Extended) | 80 – 51200 | 64 – 51200 |
| →Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/180000 |
| Video Capture | ||
| →Max Resolution | 4K | 6.2K |
| ↑4K Recording | Up to 30p | Up to 60p |
| ↑1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 240p |
| →Log Profiles | F-Log / F-Log 2 | F-Log / F-Log 2 / HLG |
| Focus | ||
| ↑Low Light AF | -5 EV | -7 EV |
| Viewfinder | ||
| ↑EVF Magnification | 0.52x | 0.66x |
| Monitor | ||
| →LCD Type | Tilting | 2-Way Tilting |
| Interface | ||
| →Bluetooth | v4.2 | v5 |
| General | ||
| ↓Price (MSRP) | $1,399 | $1,599 |
| →Dimensions | 128×74.8×53.3 mm | 128×74.8×55.3 mm |
| ↓Weight | 478g (1.05 lb) | 521g (1.15 lb) |
| ↓Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| ↑In-Body Stabilization | No | Yes |
| ↓Battery Life (EVF) | 420 shots | 310 shots |
| ↑Battery Life (LCD) | 420 shots | 450 shots |
What stayed the same (28 items)
Everything below is identical on both bodies — if these are what you buy a camera for, the Fujifilm X100V already has them.
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Fujifilm X100V (keep or buy used)
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Frequently asked
Is it worth upgrading from the Fujifilm X100V to the Fujifilm X100VI?
The Fujifilm X100VI is the direct successor to your Fujifilm X100V, released 4 years later. Across the full spec sheet it improves 7 items and steps back on 4. The changes that matter most: resolution rises from 26.1MP to 40.2MP; 4K goes from 30p to 60p; in-body stabilisation is added. The Fujifilm X100VI lists at $1,599 (the Fujifilm X100V launched at $1,399, and older bodies typically sell for well under launch price on the used market). The generation gap here is modest — upgrade only if a specific change below solves a real problem in your shooting.
What are the biggest improvements of the Fujifilm X100VI over the Fujifilm X100V?
Across the spec sheet the Fujifilm X100VI improves 7 items. The most significant: it brings smoother 60p 4K vs 30p. 40.2MP resolves noticeably more than 26.1MP and gives more cropping latitude. in-body stabilisation lets you use slower shutter speeds and steadies video, which the other body can't do without a stabilised lens. AF that focuses down to -7 EV gives it the edge after dark.
What does the Fujifilm X100V still do just as well as the Fujifilm X100VI?
28 spec items are identical between the two, including sensor size (APS-C), lens mount (Fixed Lens), built-in lens (23mm f/2 (35mm equiv.)), mechanical shutter (1/4000), flash sync speed (1/2000), built-in flash (Yes). If those cover your needs, the older body remains fully capable.
Does the Fujifilm X100VI give anything up compared to the Fujifilm X100V?
Yes — 4 items on the spec sheet move the other way: price (msrp) ($1,399 → $1,599), weight (478g (1.05 lb) → 521g (1.15 lb)), weather sealed (Yes → No), battery life (evf) (420 shots → 310 shots).