If you have X100T and you care about stills and not video, you will not get much by moving to X100V

I had the original X100, the S and the T. The T was such a let down, I sold it early and took a pass on the F. I did buy the V based on the new lens and the tilt screen. What I was not expecting was the quality of the files I’m getting out of the V are materially improved from the 16mp versions.

If you would look beyond features (yes, I know this is DPR) I believe you would find plenty of reason to run from the T and embrace the V. For one, XTrans has improved substantially, perhaps the sensor, perhaps a current version of Lightroom CC, perhaps Iridient X-Transformer improvements and perhaps the fact I finally invested the time to learn how to configure X-Transformer to my taste.

Not to mention build quality is noticeably improved and the eye sensor actually switches before what you intended to shoot moves on. Then of course there’s the new lens — which you don’t even mention — did you not notice it? I find the V a significant improvement over any of the past models I owned. I'd say it finally feels close to a finished product and shoots as though it’s almost not there.

I don’t even know how to turn on video. This is from a stills shooter.

You said you bought it for the focus speed. How was the focus speed?

the focus speed is better

because of covid 19 lockdown did not get many chances to experiment the focus speed, but it is better and yet there is room for improvement

SemK wrote:

I am long time happy user of the Fuji x100T. it is great camera, simple to use , with lots of manual control, the one thing I was not happy about was the focus speed. So I bought the X100V.

The X100V is not a totally different camera, but if the previous models were focus on still photography this one is supposed to be good for video as well, which I do not use. other things in the camera I am not planning to use

- touch screen - disabled it completely.

- face detection and all the focus points.

- tilt screen

- i miss the 4 way controller

- q button position is not comfortable

the battery, i was hopping to use the batteries I have from my Fuji X-T1, but they are not optimised for X100V, and there is a message on the screen telling you these are not optimal for fuji x00v.

On the image editing side.

I use a relatively old stand alone version of lightroom, so the RAW file can not be edited in this version for that i purchased Iridient X-Transformer, and that changes my workflow.

Bottom line - IMO - If you have X100T and you care about stills and not video, you will not get much by moving to X100.

I’ve owned the original, T, F, & V. T is my second favorite. T lacks same battery as newer Fuji bodies so battery life is less and multiple charging systems. I like being able to share batteries. 
IMO, .. it’s V, T, F, OG.. I never owned S. I ONLY sold my T to be on same battery system and some film sims. I tested T & F extensively before selling T and I think T was sharper and better overall than the F. I also prefer sensor in T. FWIW.. I can’t prove it but I feel like the sensor in the V is closer to the T than the F.
The V is better than all of them IMO. I don’t miss a d-pad. The new lens is MUCH better.. especially if you take close up pictures of kids open like I do. Between the new AF & the new lens, the V has gotten me the best shots of my boys of any Fuji body I’ve owned. X-H1 sits in a drawer these days. My V doesn’t get hot. The focus ring does have a little more noise.. if I were to measure..a 4 instead of a 2 with the F. Fuji has told me personally they will stand behind the V. The AF of the V is WAAAAY better than the T if you take pictures of people who may not sit still for you.

The T is a great camera but objectively it is not better than the V. Lens measurably better. Metering measurably better. Body better built. AF significantly better. Anything video (I don’t do video with X100 line) is better. I am as quality OCD as they come but anyone saying the V isn’t built as well as the T.. I simply disagree.

Now.. the X-T3.. serious dive in build quality from the 2. Went from solid/consistent dials to pop-cap cheap/hollow dials. I tried 3 and all had the issue.

AminF wrote:

How does the autofocus speed compare in real life usage?

Since you bought the V at least partially for better AF speed, are you happy with whatever improvement there is - and how much faster would you say it focuses?

SemK wrote:

I am long time happy user of the Fuji x100T. it is great camera, simple to use , with lots of manual control, the one thing I was not happy about was the focus speed. So I bought the X100V.

The X100V is not a totally different camera, but if the previous models were focus on still photography this one is supposed to be good for video as well, which I do not use. other things in the camera I am not planning to use

- touch screen - disabled it completely.

- face detection and all the focus points.

- tilt screen

- i miss the 4 way controller

- q button position is not comfortable

the battery, i was hopping to use the batteries I have from my Fuji X-T1, but they are not optimised for X100V, and there is a message on the screen telling you these are not optimal for fuji x00v.

On the image editing side.

I use a relatively old stand alone version of lightroom, so the RAW file can not be edited in this version for that i purchased Iridient X-Transformer, and that changes my workflow.

Bottom line - IMO - If you have X100T and you care about stills and not video, you will not get much by moving to X100.

The AF of the V is significantly better. I have almost given up on Fuji getting me sub-6400 ISO shots of my boys indoors with available light  I have to have 250+ SS min as they never sit still. I still need the SS but faster AF & good FD gives me much better odds of a decently sharp image

brokenhat wrote:

I humbly disagree. I went from the f to the v and it’s by far the biggest jump between any of the models to date. I take zero video. The new lens, flip screen and weather resistant are game changers. I prefer no d-pad and have read that many others don’t miss it either after adjusting to the change. Plus many other advances like screen resolution, higher resolution, new JPG profiles, more rated photos per charge, etc, etc.

I am really liking Classic Negative with coastal landscape shots.

John Gellings wrote:

SemK wrote:

Bottom line - IMO - If you have X100T and you care about stills and not video, you will not get much by moving to X100.

I do not agree at all... the X100V gives you a better EVF, a better LCD, a better lens, weather resistance and can focus in the dark (which the T certainly cannot do). These all help in stills photography.

You say focus in the dark. I often go to our bluff to take post-sunset shots. I am an amateur but have been playing with hyperfocal distance. For these shots over the Pacific I lock my exposure & then often aim down (I’m on a ledge)  to focus on a bush or tree below before taking the shot. Several times it’s been so dark I can barely see the bush but the V locks focus.

One of those post-sunset shots recently.

jshen808 wrote:

Mr Bolton wrote:

debo wrote:

The AF is way snappier than all the Fuji cameras I have tried and/or used including the X-T3. Makes sense as it should be at par with the X-Pro3 or the X-T4. I clicked when she jumped. With older cameras I have to try zone focus etc. More effort but can be done

Hence this is the best X100 camera for me. The original took great pics when I didnt need the agility.

Whether I sell my T and get the F or V I haven't yet decided.. but this picture makes me happy Reminds me of when my daughters were still little and this was them at the beach.

Instead of selling,

I like to collect them.

..

Cheers!

This is the way to go. I much prefer my V but I may pickup another T for fun one day. I paid $400 for my T and it was mint. I never should have sold it.

I had to sell my X100T to be able to focus on what I get from X100V.