2023 big year for Fuji?

Sir Jake wrote:

I'm really new to Fuji systems, despite my first mirrorless camera being the XA3. I haven't touched a Fuji camera in a while.

Trying to get back onto the Fuji train because of their light weight cameras.

Just looking through the release windows of their past models, and I think some cameras are due for an update this year: X-Pro3, X100V, X-S10, and X-E4.

All of these would likely get the new X-trans sensor, but I don't think Fuji is likely to release them all this year, would probably spread them out into 2024.

What are your guesses for the release schedule?

For the past two models, the release of the X-Pro series were always closely followed by the X100 series and the X-E series. But the X-Pro series has a long refresh cycle so I wouldn't necessarily call it a trend, might just be coincidence.

Thoughts?

Two thoughts, First, 2023 could be a long year with plenty of holidays, trips, events, etc, giving lots of photo opportunities. If so, is missing the opportunities more or less important than waiting for the rumour mill to become fact at some unknown future date? Especially so, when the improvements are likely to be marginal (having upgraded from a XT4 to a XT5 I see marginal IQ improvements. My upgrade decision was not based on the sensor, but that is for another thread). Any of today's available bodies will deliver excellent IQ; just pick your ergonomic preference in a body style.

Second, as you seek guesses on what's coming over the course of 2023/24, and mindful that none of us actually knows, my guesstimate would be in chronological order (but without speculating on likely release dates): XS20, XPro4, XE5, X100iv. But having bet on this, sure as eggs are eggs, it will be different!

So, if I were getting into Fuji-land, I'd base my buying decision on known photo opportunities this year rather than dateless rumours and enjoy 2023. Good luck.