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I’ve been reviewing cameras for almost ten years and I’ve never seen anything like the theFujifilm X100VI.
It only recentlycame back into stock at retailers, before again doing a Houdini-style vanishing act.
The Fujifilm X-Pro 2 (above) has seen its second-hand prices sky-rocket in the US and UK since the X100V and X100VI achieved their new cult following.
The X100VI backstory is already well known.
That isn’t something you see with smartphones, laptops or smartwatches that are nearly a decade old.
This is likely down to somereported issueswith the longevity of the X-Pro 3’s screen.
The Fujifilm X-Pro 2 (above) has seen its second-hand prices sky-rocket in the US and UK since the X100V and X100VI achieved their new cult following.
What about outside of Fujifilm cameras?
This means most premium compact cameras retro or not have enjoyed something of an Indian summer.
It’s now 18% pricier than in October 2023, according to MPB’s data.
The Sony RX1R II (above), which turns ten years old this year, has seen its used prices rise in the US and UK in the past year, but it also stretches the definition of ‘compact’
No wonder rumors persist thatPanasoniccould beone day launch a full-frame version.
The final lesson of this data?
This also means your mileage may vary.
Because I prefer longer focal lengths, I’ve considered theRicoh GR IIIxand its 40mm lens.
But the lack of a viewfinder puts me off.
Which brings me to small mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses, like the Fujifilm X-E and X-T series.
The Ricoh GR IIIx (above) is still a great option for those who want a truly pocketable alternative to the X100VI with a 40mm lens, but rumors of a GR IV model for 2025 persist.
Still, that’s a small price I’m willing to pay for interchangeable lenses.
What’s next?
One of the most likely sources is OM System, which was formerly Olympus.
A successor to the Olympus Pen-F (above) would definitely be a strong X100VI rival, but it’s been rumored for so long it’s reached mythical status.
Another camera to file in the same category is theRicoh GR IV.
Even more up in the air is the possibility of a Sony RX1R III.
Right now, there are no concrete reasons to expect it, which is a shame.
A successor to the Fujifilm X-E4 (above) looks increasingly likely this year, even if it wouldn’t be a direct alternative to the X100VI due to its interchangeable lenses.
All of which means that the most likely source of an X100VI alternative this year is Fujifilm itself.
That means we can expect the used prices of rivals like the cameras above to remain high.
