Which Fujifilm X-Trans Sensor is really the BEST?

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X-Trans which? X-trans II? X-Trans III? IV? Should you buy a new Fujifilm camera or a used camera with an older trans sensor? Which Fujifilm sensor is the BEST?
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@billd7226 3 года назад

I've read or watched a million Fujifilm reviews over the years. This might be the best one I've ever watched. You hit what is important and skip what isn't.

@KentuckyMan30 3 года назад

X-Trans II squad... UNITE! Seriously though. There are 3 absolutes in life: Taxes. Death. X-Trans II is the best Fuji sensor. ;)

@joyx81 3 года назад

No thank's

@GreyGhost-r4z 3 года назад

That’s why I bought it. I didn’t need super anal crisp photos. The color is superior to my taste. Honestly I shoot my Kodak Retina IIIc with Ektar 100.

@LuisSerrano-oy2zg 3 года назад

We need X trans II images with X trans IV autofocus!

@ThereGoesSpider 3 года назад

I’m with ya! X-T1, X100T and now an X-E2. My back up... the X100V.🤣 Couldn’t be happier. 📸

@salmaldonado984 3 года назад

Put me down for the xII sensor club. X-e2, x100t owner!!

@nkuete 3 года назад

This is the video that I've been waiting for and didn't know. I've been killing myself about whether or not to upgrade from my X-T2. turns out you convinced me to stop obsessing and just learn to use it better

@rocketmanab 3 года назад

Same for me! Gonna invest in glass instead :)

@oldgittarist 3 года назад

Back in the day with film, colours were dictated by the brand. I think this is why I love my XT1 - it's just so 'analogue-digital'!- Great vid Omar!

@jassimlari834 3 года назад

I have XE1, XT2, XT3, and 100V ... I can ensure that there's something special about Fuji's 16 MP Xtrans 1 sensor. In my opinion it's THE BEST. 😊🖤🖤

@clintjayphotography4734 3 года назад

Agree!!

@quiver99 3 года назад

Agree, have had the X-T1, still have t2 and t3. T1 is the best, by far

@davidmilton2956 3 года назад

@@quiver99 sorry to disappoint you, the Fuji X-T 1 has an x-trans II sensor. The first gen is in the x-pro 1, 2nd gen is in the XT1, and the 3rd gen (24Mp) is in the x-pro 2 and XT 2

@williamanderson8190 3 года назад

Yep. I look back at old photos and my x-e1 just had a magical look

@imnguyen6658 3 года назад

Even more special is Fujifilm's CCD sensor from the S5 Pro.

@fffffffff1763 3 года назад

I have an X-T1. It’s my main camera. Been finding lately it’s so much nicer to use the camera profiles in Lightroom as opposed to Adobe color. It’s like a whole new photograph

@torb-no 3 года назад

I think stuff like this *can* matter in one way: having a camera (incl. it's sensor) that you like makes it you more likely to take photos. After moving to Fujifilm I started taking *way more photos* both because they felt good to use and because I liked the results so much.

@RexNathanChan 3 месяца назад

Agree!! Having positive feedback on the rear screen is amazing on Fuji Also on Canon 5D3 as well

@matthewwilson2659 3 года назад

Your channel is a refreshing mixture of all aspects of photography, and I think it's fantastic. A tonne of time and effort went into this and many of your other vids, it's most appreciated. You convinced me to try fuji for the first time (long time canon enthusiast). I got an x-t20 this time last year and I've had a fantastic year of finding more joy in photography. All I can say is thank you, sir 🙏

@kevinschole8701 3 года назад

The best X Trans sensor is the one you have with you. Hope everyone has a great day!

@rickb7378 3 года назад

I knew somebody had to say this!

@db511 3 года назад

Can't disagree

@youngalwyn1124 2 года назад

☝🏼 First comment . . . and the winning comment!

@TheVFXbyArt 2 года назад

Aaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!

@cottagegymfun 29 дней назад

The best for you 😂

@Karthwarr 3 года назад

For me the video stopped at "what matters is taking good quality photographs". That is the best advice you can give.

@onurzrhl2859 5 месяцев назад

Then get a medium format, you can take best quality pictures.

@Karthwarr 5 месяцев назад

@@onurzrhl2859 A quality photo is not dictated by the sensor size / MP count. Keep in mind, some of the best photographers out there still use film.

@Vinterloft 3 года назад

I am a concert photographer and when I moved to the X-T2 from the X-T1 I eventually had to go back because of the noise characteristics into RGB stagelights. The only camera I've bought since then is another X-T1 for backup... The front desk and editor both commented I had been going a little bit crazy with the ISO lately, I had to explain that it's the same ISO but a newer camera... There's not even any more noise in the X-T2's output, it's just more intrusive for some reason Edit: It was X-T3, I skipped the X-T2

@Paul_Rohde 3 года назад

Your response intrigued me, so I did a teeny bit of reading. Whether this is relevant or not I don't know. Apparently the X-T1 at ISOs higher than 1600 doesnt add any sensor analogue gain, but merely uses image processing, unlike the X-T3. Maybe if you shot in RAW on the X-T3 and kept the iso at 1600 (or at it's 2nd base ISO 800) and did post processing for well exposed JPGs, the results could have been similar. I don't know, your experience is interesting. I wonder if downsampling/similar res settings could play a part too.

@Vinterloft 3 года назад

@@Paul_Rohde Yes, but it's not simply a matter of "more" or "less" noise, it's about what it looks like in a small newspaper photo. If you print it at 100% size you may not notice, or even 16MP X-T1 vs. 16MP crop of the X-T3. But when you zoom out you notice that the noise *spread* of the X-T1 is even across the frame, while the X-T3 has these clusters in certain places where it's more or less and when you view it from afar it can be mistaken for compression artifacts basically.

@Paul_Rohde 3 года назад

@@Vinterloft Well your response hasn't reduced being perplexed. It would make an interesting short story online or on RU-vid just to display what the difference is. Not knowing the full workflow in detail, it's hard to say, but the fact you can't notice it in a straight 100% crop infers the X-T3 is Ok, and that something else is going on? Maybe the processed bit depth between the two, or the file being used is different that's not working out well with the current way processing is undertaken for the printing workflow. This &/or could be something akin to Moire interference? Seeing what is actually happening could be illuminated by somebody in the know.

@Vinterloft 3 года назад

@@Paul_Rohde Hmm moiré would be more of a problem for the X-T1 since it doesn't have an AA filter but the X-T3 does, though. I might get another X-T3 some day and test them more thoroughly next to eachother

@amermeleitor 6 месяцев назад

It would be great to know if you still use the XT1 as a pro. I think there are a lot of better cameras now, in Fuji and other brands too. But, well if the XT1 still works well maybe there isn't a reason to change the camera

@jeremytheoneofdestiny8691 3 года назад

I didn’t know how to explain it, but I did notice I liked something about my X-T20 photos more than my X-T30 ones!

@andrewphillips2520 3 года назад

yep me too

@jeanlatteur 3 года назад

I love these videos! They makes think of technical stuff but they are always illustrated by superbly inspiring pictures, whatever the sensor!!

@BrandonDavis985 3 года назад

Jeez Omar, this is crazy detailed. Thank you for putting in a ton of work on this!

@mchlhth 3 года назад

Several years ago, I owned the X-T1, and while I absolutely detested the autofocus capabilities, I cannot deny the fact that I enjoy the photos I created with it. Not only were the images SOOC pleasing, but the 16MP resolution felt a lot more detailed than one might expect. I have bird photos made with the X-T1 and the 90mm f/2 (and yes, I agree, nothing about that combo says “good for bird photography”) where I cropped the living snot out of the files, and still you can see the details of individual feathers when zoomed in 1:1. Unless the plan is to make huge prints, very few people really need the extra resolution of modern cameras.

@matthieuzglurg6015 2 года назад

the reason teh X-T1 felt so detailed for a 16MP sensor is because it does not have an antialiasing filter. On bayer sensors, it can cause moiré patterns on stuff like fabric etc, but X-Trans sensors greatly reduce that and don't need one

@nohandle-01 Год назад

Just wasn't ready for 'living snot' to which I giggled like a child 😂😂😂

@stefan33uk 6 месяцев назад

Do you know why they started using AA filters in later models? Fuji’s own marketing team bigged up the lack of need for an AA filter that the X trans allowed so it’s strange they started using them again.

@RexNathanChan 3 месяца назад

Such a good and funny comment!

@HaraldEngels 2 дня назад

I experienced the same with old Olympus cameras. The 12MB sensors have a more punchy color rendering that the more modern, higher resolution sensors. Since I am rarely shooting raw I clearly prefer the old sensors so long a higher resolution isn't really mandatory. Your video makes me interested to purchase an old Fujifilm X-E2S for street photography. Thank you for all the work you put into this video.

@valdiskrebs566 3 года назад

Best photo video of 2021 (so far)! Even us non-Fuji folk learned something.

@anton_dianov 3 года назад

Apart from color rendering and ISO performance differences all other "advantages" of older sensors (more contrast, more punch) are easily explained by wider DR of the newer ones which makes those advantages technically disadvantages). Which is why Omar ended up giving advices how to make your newer camera behave like the older one and not the opposite)

@artsilva 3 года назад

Maybe that's another test for another video.

@amconsole 3 года назад

On a technical level, yes, the newer X-Trans sensors are supperior, but it hardly matters when looking at the images out of the camera. The X-Trans II out of camera JPEGs look have the most pleasing colors and it really does affect how enjoyable a camera is to a user when the photos look good without the need for postprocessing every single one. The tech matters less than the look and feel of photos that it produces. And in this regard X-Trans II is still the king of them all.

@Desert63Fox Год назад

Omar, I really enjoy your channel. After I purchased my XT-4 in 2021 I started watching your vids. I appreciate your technical knowledge, clarity, and humor!!!! Since then I added a X100F and a XH-1 and a few lens!! This particular video was great too! Looking for a XT-1!

@diba4645 3 года назад

you're right - no visible difference, just interpretation - we are trying hard to figure out different qualities to justify our so-called needs

@fredbloggs545 3 года назад

Exactly. Those on older sensors will justify why they are keeping it, hence all the, old sensors are better, comments.

@ultramuc466 3 года назад

Xpro 1 has the best x trans sensor when it comes to Black and White looks so much like film the same goes for the Olympus em5

@borderlands6606 3 года назад

My Fujis are X-Trans 1. The X-Pro1 has the original processor, the X-M1 has the MkII version of X-Trans1. I even have the 2/3" sensor X10 with EXRCMOS sensor. Old school but great results.

@marcp.1752 2 года назад

Not exactly right into this term. 1st things first, the original X-Trans I Sensor is into the X-Pro1, X-E1 & X-M1. Then the X-M1 is a special case, because it does feature the EXR II Processor - whileas both the Fujifilm X-Pro1 & X-E1 feature the original EXR Pro Processor, all right? :) The X-M1 is missing some of the customization features, for instance, you can't add a (digtal) red, green, blue, yellow or -orange filter via menu. My Fuji's are the X-E1, E2, M1 & T1, and the X100 L.E.

@stvdicorsa 3 года назад

I’ve been trying to match Portra400 colors with a custom recipe for xtransIV for quite a long time. Finally I went back to the xpro1 and got what I was looking for (almost). As you say it really depends on which colors you prefer. Thanks for sharing 👏

@mkmkmk845 3 года назад

I am getting emotional to see all three generations together. perfect family pic

@lukasmoodysson4701 3 года назад

As someone who is looking into buying a Fujifilm camera this video is extremely helpful and fun. I don’t own any Fuji but I’m already a fan. Cheers Omar! Always enjoy your videos.

@eagleeyephoto8715 3 года назад

The best one is Xtrans-1 followed very closely by Xtrans -2.

@AndyCombes 2 месяца назад

Good thing about the X Trans -2 camera is they have the classic chrome sim.

@edsphotos78 3 года назад

There are sooooo many variables when it comes to taking a picture and what "look" you want. It WILL drive you insane.

@alanclarke4965 3 года назад

Hi Omar - enjoyed that nerdy episode far too much! I haven't tried to find out the differences like that, but a year ago bought an X-M1as cheap alternative to my X-E3 for survey photos of buildings, and when looking back at the images, thought those are actually really nice! So, yes, get yourself an X-trans I - X-E1 and M1 are not expensive

@dillcarver7731 3 года назад

I have an X-T4 and X-H1 which are great, but I really love images from my old X20 x-trans II 12mpx compact. The differences are subtle but I've come to regard the the X20 images as 'retro Fujifilm'. It was the Fujifilm X20 (which I bought as a pocketable camera) that prompted me to transition from Canon (7D and 5D Mk II) to Fujifilm when the XT-2 was released. No regrets.

@boris.dupont 3 года назад

We both did the same thing except I bought the X100 and the X-Pro1 after the X20. That little camera was fantastic except for low light (I'd keep it under 800 ISO) and its small sensor has worked miracles for me

@AG-mk3tc 2 года назад

I keep coming back to this review every time I want to buy a fujifilm camera.. thank you Omar.

@valleychurchwainuiomata6731 3 года назад

Great Work!!! I am absolutely satisfied with my XT3. It really is a fun and complete system for the photo leaning hybrid shooter. But.. I bought a XE1 for my daughter to get her going in the Fuji system, and loved the JEPGs sooooo much I kept it (BAD DAD, hand smack). Got her a X T100 with a couple lenses as penance for my X Trans Gen 1 love affair (X T100:completely different sensor line but awesome screen design). Get your hands on a Gen 1 X Trans. I know, I know, I am encouraging your GAS, but you know that you are going to complete your collection anyway... Keep up the great work!

@ralfdiehl4677 19 дней назад

Got my X-E2 out again. A little bit of adjustment and the result was more filmlike. The resolution is more than enough, you get images of up to 12x16 inches with an amazing sharpness and resolution. You get a smaller amount of data, faster post-production.

@mignav464 3 года назад

What an effort, many thanks Omar! Ordered an X-E3 "NOS", interesting to see how it's different from my X-E2...

@EddieInzauto 3 года назад

“You can take sucky photos with a lot of megapixels.” -Photography quote of the decade

@juangamazo5781 3 года назад

So glad you did this and not me. Thanks!

@AG-mk3tc 3 года назад

This video was soooo important to me.. I am new to Fujifim cameras and have yet to buy one.. I also notice that the X-T2 is the sweet spot for me... yet I have a feeling that I will also end up with an X70.. I would have never known this personal preference before... GRACIAS Omar. NEXT.. lens... start saving.. Lol..

@paulyan1946 3 года назад

Most excellent comparison work Omar. Informative and entertaining at the same time. You must have put in a lot of time, effort, and eye energy into making this one and it's highly appreciated! At the end of the day, all the nuances of the 3 sensors are inconsequential as long as good composition, lighting, and timing are applied to making a good photograph. However, videos like this are very welcome by yours truly. 🙏

@spamllama 3 года назад

Kind of explained why I like the fall foliage photos out of my x-70 straight ooc.

@relaxingappalachia503 Год назад

Any Fuji x camera would be sufficient for having great photos. You can do whatever in post and 16mp is enough. What really matters are the features you need/want

@nochillkowa9493 9 месяцев назад

Here's the history: I & II fuji was heavily targeting the nostalgia market. Hence the extreme warmer, contrasty colors. III, IV, V, fuji realized they can tackle the professional photographers as well. Hence the colors are cleaner, more accurate.

@s4vvatube 3 года назад

A big difference I noticed comparing my x-t10 and x-t20 was the waxy skin effect of whatever Fuji was doing with skin smoothing at high iso. Something to be aware of for those planning on using the older sets sorts for family pics.

@mtbff3226 3 года назад

my favorite is definitely the 16mp sensor from the xt-1. I will probably sell my xt-2 to get a xt-1 because I miss that camera a lot.

@thegrayyernaut 3 года назад

I haven't even been able to sell mine. I bought new rubber parts for it, replaced its electronic parts, spraypainted the hotshoe rails back to black, etc. How did you even manage to muster up the incredible strength to sell an X-T1? xD

@mtbff3226 3 года назад

@@thegrayyernaut it was in a horrible condition and I wanted one in silver color , I bought the xt-2 only because of the vertical flipping screen.

@kevrosas1 3 года назад

I recently sold my T1 for the T2. Apart from the less rubbery grip and more plasticky feeling, the T2 makes a mockery of the T1. Having owned the T1 and Pro1, I say the Pro 1 DOES live up to the cult following.

@Vinterloft 3 года назад

@@kevrosas1 Try bringing your X-T2 to a concert and shoot an artist lit up by coloured spots, you'll instantly know why the X-T1 still has a place. I had to get rid of an X-T3 because it was awful at ISO 1600-3200 under those circumstances. The noise is too intrusive for even newspaper print. Even if they have mostly similar noise levels, the X-T1 spreads it evenly and organically across the frame whereas the X-T3 had what I describe as clustered 'blotches' which very faintly look like compression artifacts, but it's enough to make even the average Joe notice.

@Sotangy247 2 года назад

Yes I absolutely love the images coming out from my Xt1. I think they are some of my best pics on insta. Wish I'd dived in sooner

@carolineswift7273 3 года назад

Found that really interesting. Thank you. I have an XT-2 and an X-E2 and I’ve done comparisons but not in the same depth as your video. I’ve noticed the difference and I like them both. It’s also made me realise what great cameras I have and sometimes having the most updated equipment is going to give you the most pleasing images.

@marcp.1752 2 года назад

I'd always prefer X-Trans I & II, exactly into that term.

@franzjosefstakes 2 года назад

After being used to the X-Trans IV in my X-T4, I got an X-Trans II in the X-E2. I was pretty suprised how much lower the DR was, they way the colors looked a bit more stylized instead of natural, but how decent the noise performance was. Plus, on the X-Trans II, I was getting some weird moire, film sims and automatic CA correction don't work in CaptureOne.

@blizzbee Год назад

Which one do you prefer overall between those two different sensor??? I'm deciding between x-s10 and xt1/xe2.

@bernie_xj 3 года назад

Thanks Omar, lovely insights. I quite like the jpg output of my wife's x-e2s. She doesn't bother - Provia straight out of cam. Since I have got my x-e3, I always like to fiddle around with the film simulation but I mainly use Classic Chrome, colour +1 or Astia also colour +1 and Acros. I actually do sharpen up the jpg +1, but do jpg & raw. I am still on noise reduction preset 0, why should I since I have got the raws? Xtrans III 24 megapixel helps once you got to crop, Xtrans II files are half the size and I see no difference at 100% on my 4K monitor. The only reason I see to move on to the current Fujifilm line-up is improved autofocus and IBIS, only in order to better use old analog full frame lenses, but not the Xtrans IV sensor for image quality.

@togp3403 3 года назад

Hey Omar I just wanted you to know that I’ve seen quite a few videos about this topic and yours is the absolute best one on RU-vid by far. It’s not even close. Thanks for all the work you put into it and good luck!

@dhanarputra555 3 года назад

Your video should goes to private video blog category. You give all those advices, tips and preferences in a such private lesson manner. I love it so much. This is one of my shortest 20 minutes ever on YT.

@petercordingley927 3 года назад

Hi Omar, I have both the X-T1 and X-T2 and i have considered buying a X-E1 as they have good reviews for replicating the SLR film images. I love the channel keep up the good work

@AndyCombes 2 месяца назад

Hello, do you irecommend a good film recipe for the X-T1? Thank you

@petercordingley927 2 месяца назад

@@AndyCombes Hi, google Fujifilm X weekly, it's a great site with a whole list of recipes for all the Fujifilm X camera's.Cinestill 800T is really good but it all depends on the look you are after.

@andrevrhyn1 Год назад

Hi Omar. Watching this brilliant comparison for 5th time. I started with X-T10, then X-T20 and then X-T2. Now full time with Nikon Z6 II, BUT!, I just picked up another X-T10 as 2nd camera. Your good taste is largely responsible for this journey. I'm so happy I have your back catalogue to refer to again Peace and love from Cape Town x

@andrevrhyn1 Год назад

5 thumbs up sent your way

@johngrubb007 3 года назад

Interesting video. I just picked up an X30. A bit harder to find, only 12 mp, but there was something about it that I really like. It will be fun comparing its X trans 2 sensor to the X trans 1 on my X-Pro1 even with the difference in mp.

@gem7774 3 года назад

The x30 is a fantastic little camera. I love it

@chromaticvisuelle 3 года назад

x-trans 2: contrast/saturation +30 x-trans 3: contrast/saturation +10 x-trans 4: contrast/saturation +0 :P

@neilbryant8256 3 года назад

Great work Omar, I'm number 336 in the comments ( I read everyone of them ) I found this vid very interesting indeed, thank you so much for the effort you put into this and all your vids which so many of us really enjoy. I've come away with the fact that Fuji have done a great job with all their sensors/processors and they make cameras for a variety of uses and budgets but still keep the Fuji flavour with them all. Cheers Bud

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

Thanks Neil. My thoughts exactly. :)

@fredbloggs545 3 года назад

The great thing about Fujifilm is that in any particular generation of X-Trans you pick the body you like as internally they are very much the same. I have the X-E4 and in terms of sensor, processor, AF, firmware etc., it is the same as their top X-Trans IV body.

@DGLuxton 3 года назад

Thank you, Omar! You did the hard work to prove what we all suspected. Fujifilm have such a huge challenge now to create an X-T5 that will be exciting enough to upgrade from my X-T1 and X-T2.

@JonWrightMusicTV 3 года назад

Man, Born and Raised is such an amazing album 👍 (Also thanks for the in-depth comparison, that was interesting)

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

Agreed. Also I love the cover art!

@primal_aperture_photo 3 года назад

Great video Omar! You're so much fun to watch, and this is a very interesting topic. Shows how the newest isn't always better. And I found the megapixel info really thought-provoking. Thanks for all your hard work!

@ninodjuras 3 года назад

X-E1 shooter here, love it sooooo much 💪🏻

@loufonolleras5544 3 года назад

Appreciate the work you put into this testing O, unfortunately, because of the compression and artifacts that You Tube adds, it’s hard to really discern the difference.

@runnerwatch2280 3 года назад

This was a great video! A lot of talking about things and doing the comparison process, but it kept me entertained! Nice to see this topic discussed a bit more. I was always wondering about the sensor vs processor. What truely is making the difference.. there are trans II sensors with different processors out there, might be worth a comparison too!

@bighairywheel 3 года назад

Nice one, sticking with my XT1 now then! Cheers

@ryanbeer5262 3 года назад

Thanks, I bought an X-e1 just to give the fuji system ago, now my Nikon just sits around. I need an upgrade in durability, so t2 is the winner.

@pattyandrews2902 3 года назад

I'm a little behind in watching your videos, I always enjoy your videos, but this one was super helpful and quite detailed. I appreciate the work you put into all of these comparisons. Thank you!

@rick6429 3 года назад

I have the first one in a XT 10. It is very very good. That camera with the 18 to 55 lens is a travel combo that works well for me.

@MrRoRoWe 3 года назад

Thank you for this thorough video! It seems the senor got better with each generation, the picture output looks better with the old ones though. The best looking sensor is of course the original X-Trans! 😏 You can get X-E1 for under 100, X-M1 for even less, you should give it a try...

@andrewmoran9192 3 года назад

That was really cool, amazing to see the difference as the sensors evolved, wouldn’t have known otherwise! Great video Omar!

@marvesrivas307 3 года назад

I remember checking out my X-T10 and my X-T3 at the same time and wondering why the screen looked so much warmer on my X-T10. I thought it was just the screen getting the colors wrong but never actually thought it was how that camera rendered colors! Great video Omar!

@lf9463 3 года назад

Thank you for this nice video and great comparison! I have had the X-T1, X-T20, and X-T3, and fully agree that the differences among those were quite small. Maybe the largest ones were in the dynamic range, but that’s just my impression, I have never done such a clinical test as you did. Thanks again, super interesting, as always!

@roberthunt989 3 года назад

Love your analysis. After recently dropping my XT2 on concrete ,no damage. I decided to get a backup or upgrade . After all considerations including the XT 4, I purchased another XT2. I seriously considered the XT3 but the images at 6400 really looked better (to me) on the XT2.

@fredbloggs545 3 года назад

They aren't better, you are looking at 100% crops on sensors of a different size.

@jimsakai 3 года назад

Thanks Omar! You did the work so we don't have to. Interesting results. Guess I made the right choice not to upgrade from my X-T2.

@paulthomas8986 3 года назад

Thanks for the time you put into this video. Very interesting results. I think most people will be drawn to the older punchier warmer images, I know I am. This is another reason I am hesitant to get the newest cameras. One think I don’t like hearing rumors about is that Fuji is going to use a 40 plus megapixel sensor in the xh2 and probably the new cameras that follow. I don’t want or need the extra megapixels and I feel most of us don’t either. We would be much better off with a camera that performs better at higher iso and has more dynamic range. Kind of frustrating that this is the way the market is pushing.

@fredbloggs545 3 года назад

You can make the camera output whatever white balance you like. Want it warmer, make it warmer. The 16mpix sensors are not better at high ISO, down-sample a 26mpix image to 16mpix to get a true comparison of ISO. What you will find is that the true 16mpix image loses detail and smears due to the old processor whereas the down-sample retains detail with less noise. Then try up-sampling a 16mpix image to 26mpix. You'll see plenty of noise and loss of detail!

@carmenfissenden2530 3 года назад

Wow ! What a fantastic comparison test. Truly , 16 mp is just fine for most things . That said, I was torn between the xt20 and x70 as to which I liked best; taking onboard that the newer cameras can be adaptable to the earlier models as you demonstrated . You cannot go wrong with any of these cameras . We can be tricked in to thinking we need the latest what ever that comes along and in the greater scheme of things it sells cameras , which is great isn’t it? What this confirms is that we all have great cameras and understanding what the camera can produce or put another way, utilising and over coming of a known weakness , we get great photos . If you want pro standard every time then you use the tools that will enable you to do that. That said, any camera within the last five years will produce fantastic images of you use the camera correctly , and use raw to tweak the final result . For personal use and recording personal adventures any of the Fuji cameras can deliver great images . The viewer of your images will not care what camera or lens was used. It is the ability of the image to tell a story that matters . Of course, we all like a little edge on producing our work and you will not go wrong with any of these fantastic cameras . I use an old en10 ii for walk about after I lost my Fuji and I am trilled with what I can achieve from 16 mp image files . Just like the x70, you cannot go wrong with that camera. But given the choice - and this is a little tongue in cheek when I say this, I prefer the xt20 . However, that does not distract from the other Fuji cameras one bit. You see, we all go for the camera we know best and find easiest to use - correction, understand and know best. As you demonstrated Omar, you can achieve identical images of the older style of cameras if you wish to have that look; just know your camera and adapt it to your personal taste. Omar, this was one of the most rewarding videos you have put out there and it reflects the time and effort you spent on preparing it. Do not critique your efforts , as you have done a sterling job and nobody else to my knowledge has come anywhere close to such a comparison . Well done !

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

Appreciate that thanks!

@dazsly 3 года назад

For me it just shows that older Fuji cameras rock! I have xt20 with the xc 35mm f2.

@erwintorres5809 3 года назад

I have the original x100 then x-t20 and now x-t3. I love the organic black and white coming from the original x100. However there's something about the x-t20 sensor that i really like. The colors are warm and great for my pets and kids which on both subjects are great for if the sensor can capture high details which the original x100 is not good at albeit the lens on that one is just not very sharp by today's "standard".

@ngobrolajaa8710 3 года назад

use capture one in x100.. its like upgrade quality.. a lot.

@rocx.4297 3 года назад

X-Pro1, X-E1 and X-M1 have the first generation X-Trans sensor. X-Pro1 and X-E1 have the same image processor EXR Pro but X-M1 has the EXR Processor II; as a result, X-M1 may have slightly different colors from X-Pro1/E1.

@fredbloggs545 3 года назад

It is better to start with the X-Trans IV with colour accuracy and sharpness then tone it down as required. There are a lot of image settings in Fujifilm cameras that most people leave as default. Want it warmer, make the white balance warmer. Want it saturated, increase colour. The settings are literally in the camera at your fingertips. For a valid comparison of ISO noise you should resample the higher 26/24 mpix images down to 16mpix. Put it another way, take the X-Trans II 16mpix high ISO image and increase it to the dimensions of the 26mpix image. You'll see exactly how much noise there is in the X-Trans II and it will be laughably bad. I keep saying this under videos of people claiming that older sensors are more film-like. It is about the settings, not the sensor! Oh and mpix does matter when you crop, it's the very reason I swapped from X-Trans II to III.

@loui.e0241 Год назад

I got an xt2 a couple months ago and absolutely love it like my canon f1 i wanna promise myself to never get rid of this camera till i die

@Alex_Manifestation111 2 года назад

I love your videos and how you talk with such enthusiasm

@nekoneko917 3 года назад

This is so good, helpful and informative. Thank you! It's a lot to chew on and digest, but you made it so all the info is there.

@Virenss4 3 года назад

Your video quality has gotten to MKBHD levels

@Virenss4 3 года назад

Maybe even further beyond

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

That’s really nice but I don’t think so. 😂

@Virenss4 3 года назад

@@ogonzilla I really do mean it. Just don't count the crazy product shots and transitions XD

@sonholee5769 3 года назад

@@ogonzilla No need for Red... VId looks great.

@savnac Год назад

I love love love how you always address the most important thing: sensors and lenses and cameras and all that doesn’t matter. What matters is getting out there and taking photos. You tend to reassure us that even if you’re making videos on gear, that it’s not the priority and I love that.

@ruudmaas2480 3 года назад

It all comes down to using RAW postprocessing and personal taste. The XT2 was my first Fuji camra. Somehow that too gives another angle to the perception🤪🤪

@VictoriaBouchard 3 года назад

This is so timely for me! I just searched on RU-vid for this type of comparison last week! Personally, I’m a hobbyist photographer and I prefer the X70 in each of the comparisons. It’s just more fun and I love Fuji because my straight out of camera shots are usually pretty great. I only own a XM-1 with the X-Trans I sensor so this comparison is missing that for me but I totally get it. Every time I think about “upgrading” I remember the photos I have taken with my little lightweight camera that takes multiple lenses and I stop myself. However, I really do love those images from the X70!

@duschbrauser 3 года назад

Nice video Omar. A comparison between X-trans and Bayer sensor would also be interesting. I wonder if there is really so much difference 🤔

@cordzyy6189 3 года назад

A big thumb up for doing diligent work! Great video. As an xtrans II shooter (i have x-t10 in my hand all the time) i am super duper ultra happy with the sensor performance, a taste that have been kind of lost in digital world.

@ftk-alt 3 года назад

thanks omar, i have this questions for months as i plan to upgrade my gear for good reasons.

@TCinSoCal 3 года назад

I spent more time than I’ll admit testing the X100F vs X100T. IMO the pre-V 23mm f2 lens peaked at 16MP. Greens and reds from X100T I liked much more.. weirdly.. greens and reds from X100V seem similar to those of X100T. May be why I love the X100V. I’m a huge X-Trans II fan. Pastels from II are 😍.. baby blue, pink, soft colors. I never jive’d with the III & I’ve tried many bodies with it.

@WarzechaSoftWorks 3 года назад

I still love my old X100s with the X-Trans II sensor and won't sell it. There is something with the image output that looks more like film. Even the grain in high ISO has something of a film grain.

@legin6487 3 года назад

That’s why I got a couple Fuji cameras for the sensors

@smalltalk.productions9977 3 года назад

i really enjoy your YT channel (and i'm not even talking about how i LOVE the Mayorga Cafe Cubano Roast!) as always, informative and engaging. i am an appreciative subscriber. thanks for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.

@gregoryoutdoors 3 года назад

Nice one Omar! I actually prefer my xtrans 3 on xpro2 then newer 4. Cannot wait till you make a video about xtrans 1. Curious about this one.

@robertbittner9835 5 месяцев назад

Great explanation. On the point! Thanks!

@josepalacios4975 3 года назад

You always make me laugh, thanks man!

@davidmilton2956 3 года назад

Thank you Omar, that was a great deal of work you did on our behalf - Thank you. Personally I have an X100S (x-trans II), which I use as my grab-and-go camera for family snaps and usually I use the JPEG output, whereas I have a couple of X-Pro 2 (X-tans III) that I shoot almost exclusively in RAW for more serious work. Also I have an X-Pro 1 (the original x-Trans 1) which I am happy to share with you if you visit London, England. It is a magical camera, slow and frustrating in many ways, but I couldn't part with it as some of the images it produces are magical. This is my new X-Pro Noir camera with a 27mm f2.8 and BW +Y - homage to my old Leica CL.

@alixruf1955 3 года назад

Really the BEST sensor is clean sensor! =)

@noel8290 3 года назад

Continued, I use the Sekonic's software for dynamic range you'll be amazed of their differences very low but image impact you are able to massage the file aa lil further TONS OF WORK! I'm with you

@joesomerville6128 3 года назад

A really interesting video Omar, has helped considerably with the recent urges to look at older sensor cameras as a bit of an unnecessary bit of G.A.S. I’m grateful for your thorough breakdown and indeed the tips on how to compensate!

@fredbloggs545 3 года назад

Hopefully this is one of those videos that puts nails into the coffin around all this older sensors are better nonsense.

@joesomerville6128 3 года назад

@@fredbloggs545 quite possibly! But I meant no disrespect to those kinds of views. I think it was more that Omar took the time to show it was possible to emulate those qualities and being “better” is subjective depending on whether you prefer pure colour accuracy/sharpness versus a stylistic quality. I’m curious about the idea that with modern higher resolution cameras and sensors that are shared amongst manufacturers, there is something to be praised about older more unique sensors that have some character about them.

@veloxime 3 года назад

Probably the best video you have made so far ! Never mind Marius below...

@TerryManning 3 года назад

Nice video. Thankful for my X-E3 with its "actual best" sensor. But now I want that Superman statue!

@spanishmackerel 3 года назад

Someday get your hand on an X10, with the EXR sensor. It's is an awesome camera with a great little zoom. When I look back at my X10 pics I want to cry. Out of camera they are so much nicer than any of the XTRANS things I've shot since. Fortunately I still have it, along with my X100T and X S10.