Sony RX1rIII vs Fujifilm GFX100RF vs X100VI Specs Comparison – GFX100RF Looking Like a Bargain and X100VI Like a Steal?

Sony has just launched the Sony RX1rIII fixed lens camera.

Now, for the full specs comparison (vs X100VI and GFX100RF) you can check out the dedicated BH comparison page. Frankly, I trust B&H more with reliable specs rather than asking AI to do that ;). But let me highlight some RX1rIII specs:

Sony RX1R III

  • $5,098
  • no IBIS and no OIS
  • 61 MP
  • 2.36m-Dot EVF
  • no joystick
  • has film looks called “film 1”, “film 2”, “film 3”
  • no mention of weather sealing

Well, at that price, it makes the Fujifilm GFX100RF look like a bargain, which also has no IBIS or OIS, but offers a 5.76m-Dot EVF, 100 megapixel, weather sealing, joystick and it costs $4,899.

And the Fujifilm X100VI looks like a steal, as you can get it for $1,599 and it comes with IBIS, 3.69m-Dot EVF, hybrid viewfinder, joystick, weather sealing (if used with filter)  and 40 megapixel.

The main advantages for the Sony RX1RIII are the autofocus and the f/2 lens, even though that makes the lens bigger which might be a negative for those, who look for ultimate portability.

In my view, the Sony RX1R III is a very welcome and much-needed addition to the fixed-lens camera market. Sony made a smart move by reviving this line, especially given the growing popularity of fixed-lens cameras. That said, I still believe Fujifilm offers the more refined and well-rounded option overall—though the Ricoh GR series remains a compelling and tempting alternative.

Used Fujifilm X100VI Now Selling Below Retail Price at BHphoto

A couple of second hand Fujifilm X100VI units are now sold below the retail price at BHphoto here.

I highlight “below retail price” because that’s rarely the case when it comes to X100VI. Some heroes tried to sell the X100VI for as little as 18,000 dollar :)

Anyway, a few used units are now available at BHphoto here.

Thanks Craig :)

Fujifilm X100VI Pre-Orders

Fujifilm X100VI at Regular Price at Amazon USA – Preorders (UPDATED)

The Fujifilm X100VI is now available for order at regular price at Amazon US here (shipped and sold by Amazon). There is currently no estimated shipping date.

You can’t order the X100VI anymore at BHphoto (request assistance) and also not at Adorama (notify when available).

Outside U.S. there has been a huge stock surge for X100VI due to the reasons we explained here.

UPDATE: no longer available

This Guy Added a Film Lever to his Fujifilm X100VI

Let me say it bluntly: I genuinely like the idea of the thumb winder on the Fujifilm X half.

And to make things worse (or better, depending on your view), I think the film-style multifunction lever would actually be a great addition to future Fujifilm cameras—like a potential Fujifilm X-Pro4.

I know, 67% of you will probably disagree with me. But hey, at least 33% are with me on this one—as the poll clearly shows.

For now, though, the thumb winder remains a unique feature of the Fujifilm X half. And who knows… maybe it’ll stay that way forever.

But apparently, some folks loved the idea so much, they couldn’t wait for Fujifilm to (maybe) implement it in a future camera—so they went ahead and mounted their own film-style winder on the Fujifilm X100VI, as you can see in the images above (and the video below).

Of course, this is purely a cosmetic “dumb-lever”. It doesn’t do anything—other than give you something to fidget with between shots. And for some, that alone might be reason enough to get one.

Personally, though, I think a thumb winder only makes sense on a digital camera if it also serves a functional purpose, like it is in the case of the Fujifilm X half.

Still, this “dumb-winder” shows that some folks want this feature back on digital camera—one way or another.

X100VI Stock Check

 

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Fujifilm X100VI In Stock All Over Europe – But Why the Sudden Stock Surge?

The Fujifilm X100VI is now in stock pretty much everywhere in Europe such as Amazon DE, Calumet, Wex UK and more (see full list below).

So how did the X100VI suddenly become so widely available in Europe while remaining scarce in the United States?

Well, I have no insight info about it, but here is my guess:

As we previously reported, the introduction of new tariffs in the U.S. prompted Fujifilm to shift production of the X100VI for the American market from China to Japan.

It’s quite possible that Fujifilm has reallocated a significant portion of “made in China” X100VI stock—originally intended for the U.S.—to markets that aren’t affected by these tariffs, like Europe. That would explain the sudden abundance of units across the continent.

Sadly for fellow US residents, this transition (from made in China to made in Japan) inevitably causes delays. In fact, the X100VI remains hard to find in the U.S., with B&H Photo no longer accepting pre-orders and Adorama pushing expected ship dates from August to September.

In Stock Check

Fujifilm X100VI Made in Japan Ships at Record Speed in the USA… and Instantly Sells Out

Just 12 days ago, we reported that B&H Photo had marked the Fujifilm X100VI as discontinued.

At the same time, a new listing for a “Made in Japan” Fujifilm X100VI appeared alongside the Made in China version.

B&H Photo claimed it would ship in 7–14 days, a timeline that seemed highly unlikely.

Well, it turns out our skepticism was misplaced.

Several FR-readers have now emailed me screenshots confirming that the Made in Japan X100VI is indeed shipping, just 12 days after being listed (you can see one of the screenshot above).

The bad news: it appears that all available stock sold out the same day we published our article. As of now, the “Made in Japan” X100VI listing at B&H Photo shows a “request assistance” status.

Interestingly they say all this made in Japan gear will be available in 7-14 days (X100VI included).

Fujifilm X-E5 Crushes X-T5’s Early Pre-Orders on FujiRumors – Second Only to X100VI

Look, I don’t have access to global sales figures for camera gear.

The only way I can gauge how well a camera is being received is by checking our affiliate sales data.

So I took a look at the Fujifilm X-E5 pre-orders through our link at BHphoto, and in just a few hours, it already doubled the number of Fujifilm X-T5 pre-orders made in the first week after launch.

That puts the X-E5 as the second most pre-ordered Fujifilm camera via our affiliate links—right behind the untouchable X100VI, and ahead of the X-T5.

Also, this makes the X-E5 the most pre-ordered Fujifilm camera with interchangeable lenses on FujiRumors.

The same trend holds true over at WexUK, where the X-E5 is also the second most pre-ordered Fujifilm camera ever through our WexUK links.

But let’s keep things in perspective:

The numbers are not final, as cancellations will inevitably follow. Yet even if half of all pre-orders were canceled, the X-E5 would still match the performance of the X-T5.

Of course, this doesn’t guarantee that the X-E5 will become a bestseller. And in the grand scheme of global pre-orders, FujiRumors is just a small blip.

But while FujiRumors is statistically irrelevant, it’s hard to believe this camera is heading toward failure. In fact, gear that performs well on FujiRumors often goes on to sell strongly more broadly, too.

I think Fujifilm will be quite pleased with the initial sales response for the X-E5. Whether X-E5 customers like you and me will be as pleased is another story—high demand could mean long waiting times.

So here’s my advice: if you’re thinking about getting an X-E5, place your order now. Shipping doesn’t start until August, which gives you plenty of time to decide whether you want to keep the order. And if you do, at least you’ll be closer to the front of the queue.

Anyway, we’ll see. That’s also why I’ve decided to hang on to my Fujifilm X-E3 for now—so I still have an X-E camera to use while I wait for the X-E5 to arrive.

SPECS COMPARISON: Fujifilm X-E5 vs X-T5, X-T50, X100VI, X-E4, X-M5 and X-S20

The full specs and product details for the Fujifilm X-E5 have leaked earlier today.

The specs are 100% accurate and if somebody ever said anything different compared to these specs (like different LCD or EVF specs), then they fooled you with fake rumors, which is sadly what they always do to make some traffic and money out of your good faith and valuable time.

Here on FujiRumors we don’t take these cheap shortcuts. We just have too much respect for our readers. We want to deserve your trust over and over again.

Anyway, make sure to check out this article to read every single detail about the Fujifilm X-E5.

For your convenience, I decided to extrapolate the most relevant specs and compare them to the Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-T50 and Fujifilm X100VI in one specs sheet, and with the X-E4, X-S20 and X-M5 (non-40MP models) in another specs sheet.

Remember: the price you see is in USD. And you know all to well what’s going on in the US these days.

Made-in-Japan Fujifilm X100VI, X-T5, X-T50, and X-M5 Now Available to Order at B&H Photo

To avoid steep U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made goods, Fujifilm is relocating production of the Fujifilm X100VI, X-T5, X-T50 and X-M5 for the U.S. market from China to Japan.

This is why now B&H photo is listing the Japan made Fujifilm X100VI, X-T5, X-T50 and X-M5 on their website, and they are marking the Chinese versions as discontinued.

Interestingly they say all this made in Japan gear will be available in 7-14 days (X100VI included).