Why would you want a sensor that doesn't capture higher detail? You can remove such detail in post-processing or in camera using negative Clarity and Sharpening values, but you can't add it if your older sensor isn't giving you those details in the first place. I know which I prefer. Raw and post-processing makes everything about colour rendition a moot point too.
Reminds me of the comments years back when the USA started to make smaller cars and the complaints came in - 'love the smaller car but it won't tow my horse float'. I am and XT5 and XH2s owner and have just purchased an XT 50 because of its small size. Life is one long compromise and if my pinky does not have anywhere to hang out on the camera so what. I find it rests easily under the camera, on my palm. I do a lot of travel photography and I grew tired of lugging around the XT5 and a 16-80mm lens all day and, because it was the only kit readily available at the moment, due to the popularity of the new XF lightweight zoom, and decided to settle on the XC 15-45mm, my first ever XC lens and am really happy because it is genuinely light and, for travel, has excellent IQ.
I also returned the xt50. It fits my hands fine. I loved the size and weight. I also found the film sim dial useless. For $1400, I couldn't get past the lack of any weather sealing. I do like the xt50. It is a great $1000 to $1100 camera. It's not a great $1400 camera.
Thanks for sharing a very personal perspective. I ordered the XS20 3 days before the release of the XT50. I thought about cancelling the XS20 order but I knew that camera specs do not necessarily translate to good shooting experience. Thanks to you, now I do not have to worry about regretting my purchase and just go and enjoy shooting with the XS20 :) . Couple of thoughts about different features; The simulation dial on the XT50 could have been implemented like it is on the XS20 with a blank dial that is set to film simulation by default with option to set for other functions. I actually had the dial set to ISO and later set it back to film simulation after trying it out. The latest firmware update added Reala Ace without any change to the functioning of that blank dial. The 40MP sensor was a big draw but I do find that I am still able to do a lot of cropping on the 26MP. Like a lot of people trying out the Fujifilm system, I am still on the waiting list for a X100VI. I agree the XS20 is not a replacement for X100VI (love "consolation prize") but as a travel camera where more than one focal length is desirable, XS20 and XT50 makes a lot of sense in their compact size and compact lenses.
@@one901 The cost of the X-T50 is not due to the sensor/processor, it is purely a function of profit margin. They kept the X-T30II current so that they could charge more for the X-T50. The X-S20 costs the same to make as the X-T50, it has the 26mp sensor for faster sensor readout, not because it is cheaper to manufacture!
I just got this camera and I am In love. All the things you dislike, I love about it. I'm a beginner and new to Fuji so the whole 40mp thing is amazing as someone who is coming from a collection of vintage digital cameras lol. I love the size, but I do have smaller hands. The pop up flash is so cute and I love it. And the film sim dial is so fun to play around with and I actually find it inspiring as someone new to learning how colors work and not ready to dive into serious editing. I get to play and learn. A lot of the hate I see on this camera comes from people who refuse to acknowledge that it wasn't for them in the first place. I appreciate that you acknowledge you are not necessarily the demographic who this would be perfect for. And if you are the right person, this is a great camera. Not all cameras are for all people. It's such a personal experience.
Even though I like small, light form-factors, I've tended to stay away from the "double digit" X-T line for the ergonomics reasons you mentioned. I've never tried one apart from picking it up in a camera store, but I know just looking at it that the cramped nature of the controls would drive me nuts.
I used the Film Sim for some people at an event that were asking if they could get Black and White photos which I almost never take but with the Sim I switched the dial took photh BW and RAW with Viltrox 75mm from bout 40-50 Yards away and because of the resolution I was able to crop into a decent portrait or capture of someone singing and playing. Game changer for me, because I would have had to wait to get into LR and edit instead I was able to air drop them the photos and make a quick buck :)
For that price those are absolutely valid points. If you spend that amount of money, you should really like the camera, without caveats. You already give up weather sealing, which for around 1500€ is low key hilarious, there is really no room for anything else, in my mind at least.
the film dial functionality will probably change in the next firmware if enough people b*tch about it (which really seems to be the case..). We really need to be able to use the recipies with it at least!
my friends XT5 WAS weather sealed and unfortunately using it when it was drizzling and went inside to take some more photos and water was inside the EVF and prevented the shutter button half press. If you are shooting in extreme weathers I wouldn't even say Fuji is for you lol the XT50 I use with WR Lens and Ive been getting good batter taking Photos only not much video as I use DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for that.
I did the exact same thing. Bought the XT50 in place of the unavailable 100VI. Like you I will be returning it because the basic controls other than shutter speed require using the menus.
Basic controls such as? It has a shutter dial, aperture ring on the lens and ISO on the command dial, or use the EC dial for ISO if using fixed shutter/aperture values. What other basic controls do you need to take an image?
@@JackBurton-qp4hc It does have a shutter and exposure compensation dial but no aperture dial on the lens ring and the iso is through the menus system at least when in auto mode. The lens is the Fuji standard kit lens 15-45mm 3.5-5.6. Perhaps a different lens would have the aperture setting on the lens ring.
@@achillesmjb If you want something close to the X100VI focal length and size, you should be looking at the 27mm f/2.8 that has the aperture ring! ISO is on the command dial. There is zero need to go into the menu, you don't have it set properly.
my few cents. - To snap family the camera is too expensive. - I have xt5, I had xt30 and x70 before. What I understand from what you said, I can say about xt5. maybe about all this generation. it's too good to be fun, and too beautiful to be a working camera. Maybe I need an older fuji instead.
Bruuuh! I literally had the same problem after I bought the XT5. I had the X100V, XT30, XT3, and an XPRO1 and 2. I sold the XT5 for a few reasons (I didn’t like the weight distribution and handling), but the main reason was the sensor. It’s LIFELESS. Too sharp, too many megapixels, and files were waaaaay too big, even the JPEGS. I know some folks love it, but coming from the older cameras, it was an unnecessary upgrade. Glad SOMEONE finally said it!
@@MasculineMastery yeah that sensor took all the character away from shooting Fuji. It’s so sterile and I also noticed the colors are very different as well.
I thought the xt5, xt50 and x100vi have the same sensor 🤔 don’t they all have the x-trans cmos 5hr? - although I noticed that x100vi, xt5 has a more vintage/retro look sooc than the xt50 ..
The XT 50 would be a great little travel camera. However to your point the ergonomics on cameras are a big deal for sure. Personally the XS20 or XS10 fit me better deeper grip. Don’t start on the fixed vs changeable lens…if you want to shoot with one lens just no worries but give yourself choices especially in travel. The tactile dials…agree with you not a fan. Much easier to keep my eye in the viewfinder and hands on the camera with the design on the XS20. That design allows me to press the drive button and go to bracketing, film simulations etc. with the toggle in a fast and ergonomic way.
Why you got it if you not like all the things you talk about? Change lenses, put on the handgrip, sensor is great, you complain about the same sensor you love in the X100VI, if it to sharp put a Black mist filter on it, it not make sense. Prices high but X100VI price is more, so why you got it anyway? You can save custom recipies on the camera just put the sim wheel in C. "you have some costumitation in there" Come on.
@@davevayn I not think so, its not the intention with this camera. You can use your custom recipe as normal just set the weel in C mod. More and more good reviews commind on youtube now, from people that has actualy used the camera saying its better then X100VI and awesom camera. This review here have no value. If the reason for returning it is the cost, no need to talk down a great camera.
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I totally get you regarding the overly detailed of the 40mp sensor. Still prefer the XT1 16mp sensor or even the XT2 24mp sensor. And the pricing ya....the XT10 series supposed to be budget friendly line, but now the pricing is almost the same as A7IV, and R6II in my country, it simply doesn't make any sense to go with fuji apsc anymore...
@@r423sdex not negative. Just not artificial like most fanboy/girl posts. Fuji isn’t going to recognize you for your blind devotion. It didn’t work for him & his points have saved me from buying this kit which was in my basket as of yesterday. No longer of course.
