DPReview Published Fujifilm X100V Review (86% Overall Score)

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DPReview completed their full in-depth review for the Fujifilm X100V mirrorless camera, and the new Fujifilm X100V achieved an impressive 86% overall score and Gold Award from the experts at DPReview.

Fujifilm X100V Key Features:

  • 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor
  • Powerful X-Processor 4 quad-core imaging engine
  • Create stunning 4K video at 30 frames per second
  • Record 10-bit, 4:2:2 color via the HDMI port
  • 3-inch 1.62M-dot tilting touch screen color LCD monitor
  • 3.69M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF)
  • 0.52x magnification optical viewfinder (OVF)
  • Wireless IEEE802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth version 4.2
  • Color Reproduction and Film Simulation modes
  • Fujinon 23mm f/2 lens with built-in 4-stop ND filter

What we like:

  • Updated 26MP sensor offers good noise performance and fast readout
  • Excellent, highly tunable JPEG engine with good detail and noise reduction
  • Multiple film simulations with truly pleasing color output
  • Redesigned lens removes close-up ‘haze’ of previous models and improves corner performance
  • Class-leading 4K video capabilities
  • Tilting touchscreen
  • Great electronic / optical viewfinder
  • Good build quality, optional weather-sealing
  • Impressive low-light autofocus

What we don’t like:

  • Limited customizable buttons with elimination of four-way controller (Touchscreen function swipes won’t be to everyone’s taste)
  • Outright autofocus speed is still on the slow side
  • Face-and-eye detection UI a bit clunky
  • Full weather-sealing requires additional purchase
  • Some odd customization limitations, particularly for My Menu
  • Menus are getting overly complex
  • AF performance is less effective in OVF
  • Redesigned OVF makes it har

Conclusion from DPReview:

The X100V is an engaging, well-built camera that produces beautiful images, has best-in-class video, excellent autofocus and optional weather-sealing. Meaningful updates like a tilting touchscreen, updated viewfinder and redesigned lens have us largely looking past its imperfections. Assuming you like the 35mm-equivalent focal length, it makes a strong case as a photographer’s carry-everywhere compact that’s good for all kinds of photography.

Fujifilm X100V: $1,399 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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