The Fujifilm X100V is the 5^th version of the X100 and updates the X100F, which was released in 2017. We go hands-on with the X100V and have photos to share with you.

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Fujifilm X100V Handling

The camera looks similar to the previous version(s) of this camera, with aluminium top and bottom plates. However, it also looks a bit more angular, and serious, with a style that looks a little bit like a Leica. The manufacturing process for the aluminium top and bottom plates has been updated, which improves the feel. The “leather” effect grip gives a good textured area to hold on to and is slightly soft to enhance grip. There's an improved rear grip.

The ISO dial has been updated to make it easier to adjust the ISO speed. The lens barrel has also been updated, which makes the camera slightly more comfortable to hold. The camera feels very well made and certainly looks like a premium camera.

With an optional AR-X100 adapter ring and PRF-49 protection filter, the camera now offers weather resistance. Something that will be a welcome addition to those that want to shoot in all weather conditions.

The tilting touch-screen tilts up, and down, and will be a very welcome addition to those street shooters who want to “shoot from the hip”. You can use the touch-screen to set the focus point, as well as change settings. The screen is very thin and doesn't stick out from the back of the camera, keeping the rear of the camera slim and stylish looking.

The X100V offers an improved hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder, which you can switch between. The OVF gives a 0.52x magnification, and it's an enjoyable experience to use the optical viewfinder, as it can reduce eye strain. The OVF gives a framing outline so that you know what is and isn't in the shot. You can switch to the electronic viewfinder which is a 3.69m dot OLED electronic viewfinder, giving a clear and sharp view of the scene. There’s also an electronic rangefinder function which will display a small EVF in the bottom right corner of the optical viewfinder. With a high-resolution electronic viewfinder, the experience is good, with a very clear view seen, with good colour reproduction. There is dioptre correction available as well.

The camera benefits from USB Type-C allowing you to charge the battery while it’s in the camera, or alternatively power the camera over USB. Battery life is good at 350 shots when using the EVF, or up to 420 shots when using the OVF (normal mode).

Fujifilm X100V Hands-On Photos of Equipment

Fujifilm X100V ISO test images

Images were taken with a pre-production sample of the X100V.

Fujifilm X100V Other sample images

Images were taken with a pre-production sample of the X100V.