Which X Body?

I would try it first - this entire review isn't exactly confidence inspiring:

https://m.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-xf10-review/5

mmditter wrote:

Which Fuji camera would be best for me? I need a small camera, but one that's made good, has controls and a fast lens (f2.8 or faster). The XE-3 and XE-4 with the 28mm f2.8 pancake seem to be options. The X100T and V seem like good options, too.

But what I'm really getting at is the age old adage that the best camera is the one you have with you. These days, that's usually my phone. But the problem is always the same. The camera that's small enough that it's always in my pocket never seems to be the camera I really want when it comes time to shoot. Not enough physical controls, slow lens, bad viewfinder, slow AF... Meanwhile the DSLR that does everything I want it to do and need it to do stays home in the kit bag.

The Ricoh GR cameras probably fit my needs closely. But they don't have ovf's or evf's. Just a screen. The newest one has lost it's flash and has poor battery life.

I want a viewfinder I cant look through. I also would like a built in flash (although that's less important).

If you don't know what to buy...buy nothing!  This reasoning can be applied to all aspects of your life!  Go for it!

Street_Photography wrote:

sprouty115 wrote:

I would try it first - this entire review isn't exactly confidence inspiring:

https://m.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-xf10-review/5

Did you miss the start of my post where it says "just look at recent opinions, which are generally very positive if you avoid initial reviews"? i.e. opinions have changed. I could have worded it better but the point is anything newer than the initial reviews seems to be positive on YouTube. I assume firmware has helped.

Actually no, I saw what you wrote.  I posted the link to show what the issues were and to suggest that a potential owner might want to try it first to confirm they were improved rather than just go by reviews.

mmditter wrote:

Is it better in the X100V?

The X100V's EVF is a lot better than the XE4's.

mmditter wrote:

It's frustrating these days because outside of large cities there are very few camera stores left. I'd probably have to drive 2-4 hours to get somewhere that I could actually pick up the cameras and try them out. When I bought my first dslr 15 years ago, I immediately eliminated a couple of contenders when I picked them up and tried them out.

Don't forget that renting cameras is also an option. It's not free like trying cameras out in a store, but it does give you several days using them for the kinds of photography you like to do.

KEH has a 14 day return policy, and since they sell used gear there isn't much difference to them as far as reselling your return. I've purchased several Like-New used cameras and lenses from them and its always been a great experience and a good way to save a little money.

If you can handle 23mm then get the X100V

Its a great combo, the EVF isn't its strongest point though.

Try before you buy!