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XE-2, XE-3, or X-E4... The Dilemma

Started 8 months ago | User reviews thread
forest dream Senior Member • Posts: 2,796
Real reason: products segmentation

83Percent wrote:

Fujifilm attempted to explain the omissions (and additions) of the X-E4, yet like you, I was still left mystified about quite a few design decisions. So I don't know, not sure anyone really knows except insiders at Fuijfilm. The best explanation I'm left with is they wanted a more Leica M- like experience.

Products segmentation only means more different between products, not means provide all-round best products.

If certain products too good (affordable, jacketable, larger RF-style EVF, weak IBIS, has all require button, good enough AF performance, good enough sensor), how other products survive?

Camera maker may provide brilliant but pricey flagship model, but these kind of flagship normally heavy and not compact (due to suitable for handle heavy telephoto lens).

IMO below camera specs not possible release under $1399 due to products segmentation :

  • 40MP BSI-CMOS X-Tran sensor
  • X-Processor 5 (which X-H2 AF performance)
  • X100V body size and dials
  • Weather sealing
  • X-T2 like two pivoting tilting screen
  • Weak 4-stops IBIS
  • RF style 2.36M-dot OLED with 0.89x magnification and up to 120fps refresh
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