Which bodies will Fuji release in 2023?

palane wrote:

nnowak wrote:

I am wondering if Fuji might reuse the old 26MP sensor in some of their body refreshes. It would be interesting to see what Fuji's latest processors and algorithms could extract for the old sensor as the original 26MP sensor looks to have faster readout and lower rolling shutter than the new 40MP sensor. It would also allow for more differentiation among the lineup.

Here is a hypothetical...

• X-H2s - new 26MP stacked
• X-H2 - 40MP
• X-T5 - 40MP
• X-Pro4 - 40MP
• X-S20 - old 26MP
• X-T40 - old 26MP
• X-E5 - old 26MP

Using the non stacked 26mp has been suggested elsewhere, theres nothing wrong with it as far as IQ goes and would obviously benefit from the updated AF and newer processor.

However, with 3 different sensors would Fuji want to cause confusion amongst the users and IS(?) the slight update enough?

I think odds are in favour of 40mp.

What confusion? Most manufacturers differentiate models on the basis of megapixels. Also, given how many of the 26MP bodies have been completely out of stock for months, there would not be many new generation bodies sitting alongside prior generation gear. A X-T40 using the old 26MP sensor, but with actual updates, would certainly be less confusing than the X-T30 to X-T30 II update.

It really depends on what Sony is charging for the various sensors. The 26MP is still "current" as Sony just released their first camera using it in the form of the FX30. If the 26MP sensor costs less than the 40MP sensor, if could make sense for model differentiation.