Older X-T10 or a newer X-T100? Help decide please

Pixel8888 wrote:

MichalM wrote:

Hello, after a long hesitation, I decided to write and ask for advice.

I would like to know your opinions whether to buy an older X-T10 with a classic 18-55mm f2.8-4 lens or a newer X-T100 with XC 15-45 and what will be the difference in quality. I'm not a novice, I sold old photo equipment, but I'm planning a trip around Europe and looking for something to go.

I am especially interested in image quality in jpeg output. I don't want to edit the raw format anymore - it takes time and disk space. I would rather use the kit lens for such a normal photo shoot. I'd like to take Samyang 12mm F2 and also use some older M42 optics. I wonder your opinion about the image output with them. Is there a noticeable difference in old and new sensors? Which one is "more tolerant" to these optics? I also don't and I won't buy a modern computer. My Intel® HD 4000 and i5 core is enough, but I don't think there's going to be a big difference in processing 24mp or 16mp?

In the past, I took photos of documentary, street and reportage. I have never used continual focus, even though I am shooting action shots. I'm shooting with one center af point and I'm not interested in the video. I've always done with an average camera. Olympus 410 with pancake 25mm, Sigma SD15 with Sigma 18-125, some nikons, canons and pentax ... I stayed at home with only fujifilm x10. I think I will use the camera overall to take pictures of static objects. Mainly landscapes and architecture. I don't want to invest much in the camera, I'd rather buy another lens. Your opinion? X-T10 vs X-T100? Does the older M42 with 24mp sensor make sense? Opinion on Samyang with him?

Thank you, Michal

The XT10 does not have all the jpg film emulations the newer Fuji's have.

I definitely would go with the X-T100. There is also a XC16-50 II kit lens, that's a fine lens. The XC 15-45 should be ok too. In Europe's medieval narrow streets a 15mm lens becomes handy. The free Capture One for Fuji should run fine on an i5 processor. Even if you don't shoots raws.

Here is a comparison X-T100 vs X-T20. The XT10 is a generation older.

https://mirrorlesscomparison.com/fujifilm-vs-fujifilm/xt100-vs-xt20/

24mp is no problem for most older lenses. You only use the cherry center part of the lens anyway. It is a lot of fun shooting older lenses.

And one point the Fuj's have the option of in body raw conversion. You can always produce a Velvia or Classic Chrome or whatever you like jpg in camera later, when you made the shot in raw, something to consider.

You can also bracket your favorite film simulations in camera.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsILbhio4Rw

... or you buy an now old XT20, as the XT30 is out now. The XT20's should drop in price.

Thanks for the link to the nice review "Fujifilm X-T100 vs X-T20 - The complete comparison"