Fujifilm X-Trans vs Bayer Sensor Quick Blind Test Comparison: Which One do you Prefer?

X-Trans vs Bayer Blind Test

Little weekend game :)

Since we recently talked about Fuji colors vs Nikon, Sony and Canon, let’s do a fun little (and non scientific) blind test with you guys.

This time we compare the Fujifilm X-T20 X-Trans with the Fujifilm X-T100 Bayer CMOS sensor cameras.

Both cameras were used with the Fujinon XC15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ.

Keep in mind that this is not only a comparison between X-Trans and Bayer, but also a comparison between different processing engines.

I did the test, and my score is 1 to 5 for X-Trans. Only for 1 case I could not see a significant difference, in all other cases I went straight for X-Trans.

To my taste, the color rendition of the Fujifilm X-T100 was in some cases a bit exaggerated and less natural, for example in the cloudy sky or the rusty chain. Also, in my eyes, on the X-T20 green/yellow leaves overall looked more natural and less plasticky.

Maybe that’s due to the more aggressive processing applied by the processor used in Fuji’s Bayer cameras, which is something we have analyzed already back in 2013 here, when we compared the Bayer X-A1 to the X-Trans X-M1.

Ready to test?

Then go to the Chinese site dc.fever and drop your vote.

Also, let us know your results in the comments and in the poll down below.

Fujinon XC 15-45mm: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-T100: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
Fujifilm X-T20: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera

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DPReview TV: Fujifilm X-T3 Review

Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV just published their full Fujifilm X-T3 review on the DPR youtube channel here. Some key points:

STILLS by Chris

  • X-T3 has 1/3rd stop better dynamic range over X-T2 at base ISO, but slightly worst at high ISO (a worthy trade-off for higher megapixel and full sensor PDAF)
  • Rolling shutter very good
  • Eye-Detect autofocus tracking is very good, but Sony still slightly higher hit rate.
  • by far the most capable Fujifilm focusing camera. Easily handle wedding, sports, wildlife etc.
  • Face detection can occasionally lock on something else, and not on face
  • You can’t toggle and select the face to track, if you have more faces in frame

I remind you that lab tests at Photonstophotos here, show that the X-T3 is slightly better dynamic range at base ISO as well as high ISO.

VIDEO by Jordan

  • Skin tones, colors and contrast are impressive
  • Video AF very reliable. Minimal wobbling
  • Jordan would like the ability to tab the subject on touch screen and camera starts tracking like Nikon Z7
  • Separate video/stills exposure if you use silent movie controls
  • 4K video is very clean and very sharp, does not look oversharpened
  • 120fps quality is very good, quite sharp. Less moiree and aliasing than Sony
  • image does not require much post processing
  • one of the strongest video mirrorless out there
  • He says Fuji should better come out with a Fujifilm X-H2 soon
  • X-T100 flippy screen would have been nice

CONCLUSION

  • Fujifilm X-T3 has significant upgrades
  • AF is really that much better
  • better EVF
  • can handle any kind of photography
  • only negative, is lack of IBIS
  • fantastic APS-C camera

Fujifilm X-T3: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

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Fujifilm Wins “Good Design Award 2018” with 29 Products in Recognition of their Design and Performance

Good Design Award

Fujifilm won 29 awards at the Good Design Awards 2018.

Now, I don’t know how the Good Design Award works, but if it’s like EISA and TIPA, then don’t take it too seriously. We have documented here, how EISA and TIPA work. Check the article out, if you want to know get clarity about the (not so transparent) award business.

With that said, Good Design gave an award to 29 Fuji products. Here are the cameras and lenses:

You can check out the full list in the press release below or here at good-design.

Press Release

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Fujifilm Manager Explains Why the Fujifilm X-T3 has No Selfie Screen (+ Review). Do you Agree? (POLL)

Fujifilm X-T3

The beast is unleashed, and the Fujifilm X-T3 is out in the wild for testing.

One of the testers is Photogearnews and he gets the answer, why the Fujifilm X-T3 has no selfie screen.

A Fujifilm manager told him that, in order to implement the Fujifilm X-T100 selfie screen on the Fujifilm X-T3, they should have made either the camera thicker, or remove some ports (like the headphone jack for example).

They didn’t want to make the camera bulkier and not even remove ports, so they kept the 3-way tilt screen. And if people really want to see themselves while recording, they can add a second screen, which are becoming smaller and more affordable (check out minute 7:45)

I wonder what you guys think… do you agree with this choice? I will let you vote in a poll down below.

And here are other tidbits from his 18 minute review, that you can see here.

  • eye/face detection test at minute 2:34 here
  • single AF is very quick and very responsive (he didn’t test continous AF)
  • face detection test while vlogging at minute 8:47 here
  • see smooth exposure transition during video recording at minute 9:34
  • he doesn’t notice any difference between X-T2 (made in Japan) and X-T3 (made in China) in terms of build quality

Fujifilm X-T3: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

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Full List of Elinchrom Skyport Pro Supported Fujifilm Cameras

Elinchrom Transmitter for Fujifilm

Back in July, we reported that Elinchrom announced Skyport Pro support for Fujifilm coming in September 2018.

And just two weeks ago, we leaked the first images of a working prototype of the Fujifilm compatible Elinchrom Trigger (and the source also unveiled to us the reason why we Fujifilm X shooters had to wait so long for Elinchrom support).

But we are getting closer now, and on August 14, Elinchrom also updated their support page and shared more details about which Fujifilm cameras will be supported:

Thanks to the FR reader, who send me this information via rumor box :) .

Elinchrom Skyport Plus HS: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Let’s Talk Fujifilm X-T3 and X-Pro3 :: Why I Love Fuji APS-C :: Fuji X Travels :: Is Fujifilm a Professional System? (miXed zone)

miXed zone

It’s been very busy with rumors over here in the last weeks and months, so I coudn’t share as many miXed zones as I want. But today I will try to catch up and share a major camera roundup.

A big “thank you” to all of you guys, who contact me and share your content with me… you keep this roundups alive and interesting, and I am always happy to support your work by featuring you on FujiRumors.com.

The Fujifilm community is simply the best, and I will do my little part in this community, by sharing your work for as long as FujiRumors will run :) .

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Fujifilm X-T3: Headphone Jack, Exposure Compensation Dial and No Selfie Screen

Fujifilm X-T3

Yesterday you guys asked me in the comments, if the Fujifilm X-T3 will have a flippy selfie screen like the Fujifilm X-T100.

Well, according to our trusted sources, there is no selfie screen on the X-T3.

And there is more:

  • there is still the exposure compensation dial
  • the Fujifilm X-T3 has a headphone jack

I am sure the headphone jack will make videographers happy (and overall the video specs, which we shared here).

I don’t know what you guys think about the exposure compensation dial, though. Are you happy with it, or would you prefer a secondary LCD monitor like on the Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm GFX 50S?

Let us know by voting the poll under the updated rumored specs list.

As for the selfie screen, we already vote here.

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Nikon Z vs. Fujifilm X-H1 and GFX 50S Size & Ergonomics Compared

Nikon Z Vs. Fujifilm

Nikoneye.com has shared a bunch of size comparison between the Nikon Z and other mirrorless cameras from Fujifilm, Sony, Panasonic and Olympus. You can see the results down below.

Above you can see a comparison of the ergonomics between the Fujifilm X-H1 and the Nikon Z. The Nikon Z has no clickable rear command dial (which can be handy if you need to change settings and create less shake as possible), but a customizable top dial (like on X-T100).

Overall the back of the Nikon Z has more buttons than the X-H1. The Fujifilm X-H1 makes a more cleaned up impression to me and there seems to be more space for your hands without risking to press accidentaly some buttons.

On the top, both feature a secondary LCD screen. The Nikon Z has a PSAM dial and a customizable dial, whereas the Fujifilm X-H1 has ISO dial, Shutter dial and 2 sub dials for metering modes and drive settings.

The flexibility of the X system allows it to leave the shutter dial on T or the ISO dial at A, and then use the clickable command dials to change your settings.

With that said, it’s hard/impossible to make any conclusions, if you didn’t try a camera in your hands.

Size Comparisons

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