FUJIFILM X-T100 REVIEW - A stylish Entry-level mirrorless camera with excellent image quality

[@Photogearnews]

Made it easier for you all... 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Place in Fujifilm X-Series line-up 0:33 - Difference to X-A5 0:43 - Sensor 1:10 - Brief Intro to Fujifilm X-Trans 2:02 - Brief comparison to X-T20 2:42 - Walk through the camera body begins 3:16 - Camera Grip 4:57 - Button Layout 5:54 - Pop-Up Flash 6:10 - Inputs - Micro USB - Charging and Battery 7:11 - Mic and Remote Socket 7:19 - Touchscreen use 8:49 - Camera Menu System 9:06 - Screen Articulation 9:39 - Video Features Start 10:39 - Mic Input 11:03 - 4GB Files 11:30 - Vlogging Start - 4K 15fps sample footage 12:17 - Vlogging - Sample 1080 Full HD footage 13:27 - Vlogging - Talking AF for stills with AF speed examples 13:55 - Face and Eye Detection with in-camera footage examples 14:29 - Touchscreen focusing for still image in-camera example 15:00 - Film Simulation for Video 15:16 - Overview of Video for X-T100 16:07 - Image Quality for Stills Start 16:40 - ISO sensitivities with examples 17:00 - Dynamic Range - Highlight and Shadow recovery 17:15- In-camera raw editing 17:29 - Transfer to smartphone via wifi/bluetooth 17:56 - Kit Lens and example images 18:36 - Other lenses and example images 19:31 - Colour Modes/Film Simulation 20:30 - Verdict and Conclusion

[@SK-ih2tk]

this is greatest ever review i have seen for a camera.. good job! :-)

[@sa34w]

Best camera I have ever owned. love the looks of the camera as well as the pics from it. Video is not even a remote priority for me but for casual videos its more than enough. Colour profiles from Fuji are great. Kit lens is much better than expected. Weight is actually good compared to dslrs and doesn't feel cheap. Dials are great and programmable. Better photos compared to cannon I feel due to lens collection as well as over all color science. Video its a bit lacking due to 4k 15 fps but 1080p60 is available but due to some minor focus hunting it might not be desirable for huge vloggers. Overall a very lovable camera with WiFi features and good overall usability for a photography enthusiast. NB: I actually got a battery charger , a bag and a 16 gb memory card

[@its_harshildave]

How's the in-built flash performing..? And do you think that investing in lens afterwards will make it more professional..?

[@sa34w]

@@its_harshildave i don't use flash that often and for what i have used it seems adequate but fujis lenses are bit pricey but i have heard they are good quality i will have to see since i am now content with kit and need to explore the camera more before i go ahead and buy a costly lens

[@srikanthvishaka418]

Can I use tis for cooking videography

[@PemyAtencio]

Thanks for the review. Im still confused though if i’ll get xt100 or the sony a6000.. hope you could help me decide. Thanks!

[@PhiggysDOTcom]

It’s articulating screen is a ingenious piece of design thank you for briefly highlighting this feature it would be the answer to most stills and video photographers I can’t understand why this design isn’t being used in other Fujifilm cameras. FUJIFILM WHY ? It’s brilliant and the answer for most photographers needs!

[@gabrielvazquez7147]

Great review! I was going to get a Canon, but this camera is just beautiful, so I bought this one. The HD video is just fine for me so I am very happy with it!

[@its_harshildave]

Is video qtly is oversharpen..? And how's the low-light performance & also the most imp thing auto focus... specially in low-light

[@BerniceYT]

This was the most helpful review. Thank you!

[@rogersriveropadilla253]

Great Video Body, Thanks a Lot!

[@docfmf8404]

So tempted to get this as a starting point to Fuji with interchangeable lens. Already have the x100f and I love it, though if has it's drawback with the fixed lens.

[@neptunsglatze3515]

Can you make a video about the xt100 and the 50-140mm

[@PhiggysDOTcom]

Love the new design of the flip/tilt screen would make a great addition to the future X-H2 rather than the X-T4 design 😊 nice one Fujifilm 👍🏻

[@sureshlingabathina]

Excellent review

[@JoeSzilagy]

I'm thinking 'optical flow' (in Final Cut Pro X) might help with the 15 fps 4K setting in post production.

[@joshuadrilon3832]

Thanks for the suggestion. I was also thinking of this as a solution

[@djokovic122]

would it be a good deal to get a pre owned like new for 310€ with the kit lense?

[@user-dc9pc5zg4p]

Which is better Lumix g7 or xt 100 ?

[@HumbleAmberyedke]

Hello Sir 🤝. Does x-t100 support hss flash?

[@hsienfromspace]

so image quality is same as XA5? how come i've seen other reviewers say its Bayer but better and image quality is very similar to that of XT3/30 ? true or false? So XT100 loses to the 4 year old XT1 too?

[@srikanthvishaka418]

Can I use tis for coocking vlog?

[@HumbleAmberyedke]

Sir unfortunately there is no video on x-t100 hotshoe capabilities. Like HSS, TTL etc. I'm a flash photographer (non professional). Flash settings menu is very limited in this model. Even after using compatible flash I'm not able to do high speed sync. Can't go beyond 1/250 shutter speed. Kindly make small video on this subject. This information is not available anywhere even not on fuji website. Thank you.

[@nestormanuel]

Hi it is possible to use this as a main camera or for professional use?

[@AbdonPhirathon]

Nestor Manuel Yes, it can be used professionally, but keep in mind that the performance won't be as good as an X-T20, X-H1 or X-T3. The good thing about this system is that you have plenty of lenses that are high quality and will yield amazing results. Try getting an XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 with an XF 35mm f/2 just to get started and that would definitely be an acceptable starter kit for pro work.

[@EranSiboni]

Very good review. I'm in the market for a new apsc after selling my rx100iv. Do you think the autofocus is decent? I'll only use it for still photography

[@tokekkk]

Next XT-3 / XT-30 should have this flipping tilting LCD mechanism.

[@Photogearnews]

We can all keep our finger crossed! Can’t see any reason why it can’t be incorporated

[@jimmgun]

Nice review

[@Princeton_James]

Cant wait for the xt30

[@thebadmanreturns]

They dont have Tilty Flippy Screen, WTF Fuji

[@jishnucv4385]

Can I take macro photography in Fujifilm xt100..?

[@Djk0t]

Hi here excellent video. What do think of the kit lens ? How would you rate vs the xf18-55 on a 1-10 scale?

[@Photogearnews]

Hmm... probably a 6-7ish. It does the job to get you started taking images but I would suggest getting a fixed focal length lens to accompany it for when you need sharper images. Which one will depend entirely on what you photograph and what your budget is

[@Djk0t]

Thank you. I totally agree with you. However, i need to decide on the kit for a new x-e3 and my options are either this zoom or the xf18-55. I know that the 18-55 is better but the size of the 15-45 for the price offered is very interesting. As i am getting a 27 mm pancake and looking into the 35mm prime. As there are not any reviews on the 15-45 i am trying to figure out whether its worth at all.

[@Photogearnews]

Sorry, the 18-55mm is a lot better. I think you would be disappointed with the 15-45mm comparing it to your prime lenses, where as the 18-55mm would be a better match.

[@Djk0t]

Photogearnews thank you very much.

[@erikacapero1024]

Any recommendations for the settings for beginner??

[@Meister_J]

Never use the close up mode for potrait (bad filter) Keep the ISO at minimum (200) coz I feel like the camera itself produces noisy pictures. So try Manual mode (200 ISO, 1/60th or faster, F3.5 - F5.6) daytime

[@Richiedandan]

I just recently purchased the Fujifilm XT100, but I want to get a bigger, more proper, studio flash for it. I do a lot of product shots and models-in-front-of-backdrop shots in studio. Can you point me in the right direction for what professional flash I can get that is compatible with the XT100? I also am sick of the stock lens it came with. What kind of lenses are compatible with the XT100? Specifically fish-eye, Do they have to be Fujifilm lenses in order to work on this specific body? Much appreciated.

[@its_harshildave]

How's the auto-focus especially in the low-light? And how is low light image qtly?

[@gargeemondal7107]

How there's a grip on the front!! I m looking at the model on Amazon and there's not any!

[@jacquesduplessis6175]

Gargee Mondal the grip is in the box.

[@ruprekhastudio6432]

How to external plus use my full film Xt100 camera

[@JaneQuinones]

Which one between fujifilm xt100 and canon m6?

[@Bacchinif]

Hi, I was wondering how to change the tiny black vertical dial on the right for shutter speed. Is that possibile?

[@SamrudhDixit]

Can you do Fujifilm XF10, it has raised some controversy.

[@belindapeters9337]

Great review! Does anyone own this camera and find it okay to take images of kids or pets moving? Thanks!

[@josephvega7589]

between sony A6000 vs fujifilm xt100 which do you prefer?

[@thebadmanreturns]

Joseph Vega XT100

[@salvadormosqueda-fisher3282]

Xt100.. UI destroys a6000

[@shashankshekhar3791]

I had a fuss b/w this- xt100, a5100 and a6000. Although it has a slower focussing capability but still I went ahead with this camera. It comes home in 2 days hope it doesn't disappoint.

[@sanujames2853]

Xt-100 or canon 80d which one is best for landscapes and portrait plz suggest one

[@sa34w]

80d obviously becasue its way above the price category

[@BinJinWonie]

Between Fujifilm xt100 VS Canon G7X VS Canon M100 which do you prefer?

[@Photogearnews]

Tough one. Hmmm.... I would probably go with the X-T100 if I was just doing photos. G7X II is obvious choice if you want to travel and do some vlogging, for video and for all round use I would go M100... so probably M100

[@BinJinWonie]

@@Photogearnews yehey! Thank you. I now know which one I'll get haha

[@ketanbuch18]

Between Sony a6000 and this Fuji, which one do you recommend. ?

[@Photogearnews]

Hmmm... tricky one. Handling wise Fujifilm would win AF performance the A6000 Image quality would be personal preference - Fujifilm may just shade it for me. Video - been a while since I’ve used the A6000. It doesn’t have 4K, but then with just 15fps the X-T100 doesn’t either really. Neither have on camera IS - both rely on lens based. Quality wise both look quite similar. I’d have to have them side by side to check AF performance in video so won’t pass judgement. Overall the A6000 prob wins on video. Both are good cameras - the A6000 currently represents excellent value for money and would prob be my pick for video. For images I’d probably pick the X-T100 - mainly due to the handling If money is tight - the A6000... or wait and see if the X-T100 has any discounts in a few months time

[@ketanbuch18]

Photogearnews Thanks for the prompt reply. Appreciate the objective analysis.

[@KrunoslavStifter]

How about used a6300, should not be that much higher in price but a lot more feature rich though and more modern camera.

[@teleaddict23]

Can you add film simulations after you have taken the photo in raw?

[@sebastianhidalgo.2202]

No, you just can resize it after the photo was shoted

[@goodsoul6675]

@@sebastianhidalgo.2202 Yes.

[@gabrielalamberti5860]

Does it have in camera time lapse? How are the JPEG´s images? Can you use the Film Simulation in AUTO or SR mode?

[@frankyjunior6005]

Af-c in x-t100 too much hunt. X-a5 better than x-t100 in af-c

[@Suriprofz]

Too bad it has alot of problems focussing...

[@andre3432]

The picture from the Fujifilm X-T100 is too blue. Canon M50 is better :)

[@blarkdexture8899]

Lok?

[@Photogearnews]

This is not Lok

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

Overpriced and under featured...

[@Photogearnews]

Be interested in hearing why you think so and what you are comparing against? Canon EOS M50 is currently still slightly more expensive (£629 with kit lens cheapest I can find with Kit lens) and it was £649 at launch. Panasonic LUMIX G80 is £749 with kit lens currently

[@Photogearnews]

Sony A6000 - as someone else has mentioned. Has an excellent spec sheet for the price, obviously a 2 year old camera, but still available. Also not ‘SLR’ style, which some people (myself included) prefer.

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

Well as a Fuji which is a starter they have to offer more value for money and they don't. What good is 4K video at 15 fps for instance. My point was that they aren't in the league let alone the same leauge. I adore the look that Fuji has but on a feaure and price basis they just aren't there yet.

[@WhiteWulfe]

While the G80 is more expensive, it can also record 4k30 (at 100Mbps) instead of 4k video that gets choppy if there's any kind of movement happening, has in body image stabilization (as well as Dual I.S.2 possibilities with appropriate lenses), is marketed as being weather sealed (those seals provide some measure of relief if it's raining when you're taking pictures), comes with a dedicated charger in the box, doesn't rely on a connector that will fail sooner than later (microUSB is a terrible connector design to use) for charging, has full size HDMI output, external mic input is 3.5mm, has a kit lens that covers a wider range (24-120mm equivalent, versus 23-69mm equivalent), has virtually no latency/lag when using the touchscreen, has a tilty-flippy screen (which allows you to aim the screen towards you when taking a portrait orientation picture above your head, or low to the ground) instead of the seemingly odd design they've incorporated on this one, touch screen works in all menus, and is available for just $200 CAD more ($1,099.95 CAD is approximately 636.24 GBP, while the XT100 with kit lens is $899.95 CAD). I disagree about overpriced though. $900 CAD for a powerful camera that has an APS-C, is lightweight, AND has an actual proper lens selection to choose from (I'm looking at you Canon M-series, and your absolutely abysmal selection of lenses even after several years of being on the market), AND has enough control dials to adjust everything without menu diving... That's a bargain a lot of people wish they had even a year ago.

[@sa34w]

It depends on what you see it as, a video camera or a photography centric camera. M50 it's a good all rounder but photos are never really greatest but for 300 dollars I think it's a steal as a camera compared to m50 but if you are a vlogger look past this one due to only the focusing issue but for the xt series you can use all the Fuji lenses which are great. Also on correction I actually got a battery charger. May be it's only for the north American version