Do you want 40 MP?

[The Mad Kiwi]

I like to shoot loose and crop after. So extra resolution is always nice.

 

[Mhapsekar]

Want? Yes.

Need? No.

24-30mp seems to be the sweet spot imo.

 

[MarcosV]

It seems fuji's new sensors are quite good. I'm eagerly awaiting the X-T5 and X-Pro4. Rumors say that both will use the X-H2's less expensive 40 MP sensor instead of the X-H2s' 26 MP sensor.

But I worry a bit about those 40 MP files. They will require almost twice the storage, and probably process about half as quickly. I don't look forward to that. Conversely, I don't see many scenarios where I'd actually need the added resolution.

If I remember correctly, some recent Leica camera had a feature that lowered resolution, but still saved raw files. That sounds appealing! But unlikely to happen in Fuji land.

What is your take on the new sensors? Will you be able to make use of the increased resolution?

These days storage is cheaper and computers for post processing power is even better than before.

40MP gives post-processing cropping possibilities. 40MP also can "help" justify upgrading your lens collection.

What I would be more interested in hearing about is how well the 40MP sensor performs vs. 26MP when it comes to dynamic range and high ISO in low light situations.

If 40MP is not for you, then what options would you have for an upgrade that makes an X-T5 worth while? 28MP with fast read out was a +$500 premium for the X-H2S vs. X-H2. Maybe the faster Fuji-X processor giving better AF performance would be worth it. Personally, I wish we got smartphone-class scene detection and in-camera processing and built-in GPS.

 

[Samuraidog]

Yes. I want 40mp. In a few years, people will be saying that 40mp is not enough.

 

[FujiShooterCY]

What I would be more interested in hearing about is how well the 40MP sensor performs vs. 26MP when it comes to dynamic range and high ISO in low light situations.

I've proposed the procedure for comparative testing between 40 Mpx and 16/24/26 Mpx bodies. Let's wait until the first production batch of X-H2 bodies will reach their owners (shipping is rumored to start at Sep. 29), and some people will share their results obtained under different conditions but with procedure obeyed.

If 40MP is not for you, then what options would you have for an upgrade that makes an X-T5 worth while? 28MP with fast read out was a +$500 premium for the X-H2S vs. X-H2. Maybe the faster Fuji-X processor giving better AF performance would be worth it. Personally, I wish we got smartphone-class scene detection and in-camera processing and built-in GPS.

Being fair I'd say that smartphones have already killed (or have already eaten - in a marketing and sales volume sense ) all cameras with sensors of size M43 or smaller. 1" sensors are still being sold in negligible volumes and for specific purposes, but their mass-market time is gone. Same story with M43.

What you are describing here - "better AF performance, smartphone-class scene detection and in-camera processing and built-in GPS" - is actually a usual high-end smartphone of today.

 

[McNoodle]

I've got 45MP with my Z 7II. My X-H2s fills another niche.

 

[Batdude]

What is your take on the new sensors? Will you be able to make use of the increased resolution?

I do not stress it at all. It isn't a huge resolution increase and I am used to processing my GFX-50R already. I already have to use big external hard drives.

My words of advice are... if increase in MPs bothers you, just keep using what you have forever because it is not going to change, it will only get worse.

Hahaha! This is one of the reasons why I'm keeping my XT1 and D4 cameras! The other problem is that they are so inexpensive is not worth selling it for a miserable few bucks these days

 

[jhorse]

Yes. Storage and processing power are cheap.

By what measure? I am about to upgrade my 7 year old i7 HP/16RAM/2Tb SSD to a MacBook or Studio (probably M2/24RAM/4TB SSD) and with a Studio Display the bottom line is eye-watering. Could I get a less expensive solution? Yes of course, as I could just add external SSD storage, but having spoken an IT expert, apparently I cannot do much about the internal processing power in the old machine.

Cheap is a relative term to income and affordability. About to spend £5k+ on a computer is not cheap in my book, although it should future proof me for a while even if I do not want/need 40Mp resolution (I find the 26Mp of my XT4 fine).

 

[christophedameme]

Not for me, I have the 40 + megapixels with another system.

The X-H2s has plenty enough resolution for my portraits. The size of the raw files is large enough.

it has the speed and autofocus I needed to revive my Fuji lenses. Especially coupled with the 50mm f1.0.

I am quite pleased with the better hit rate and the level of details I get from the X-H2s without overfilling my computer too quickly.

On a side note i process the Fuji files with DXO Pure Raw 2 and am quite happy with the rendering.

 

[Flying Fijian]

Agreed...while 40MP would be nice, I'm also going with the stacked sensor of the XH2S...it's currently on sale down under.

It seems like the stacked sensor does help with the older lenses (my 2 favourite lenses 35mm f1.4 & 56mm f1.2).

 

[forest dream]

Well, as someone who uses 24-26mp APSC, 24mp ff and 50mp medium format… I am not scared of 40mp.

Why should anyone be scared? it's just an interesting topic to discuss while thinking about future upgrades of your gear.

My own current gear list is limited to 24 Mpx Fujis and one 6x9 120 film ancient camera with bellows, so I don't worry at all

And I am completely sure that for me 40 Mpx has no sense, but for video works 26 Mpx stacked fast sensor is so much welcome.

Or wait untill Fujifilm release 40MP stacked BSI-CMOS sensor with faster processor, for 8K oversampling to 4K 120p

 

[BackToNature1]

It seems fuji's new sensors are quite good. I'm eagerly awaiting the X-T5 and X-Pro4. Rumors say that both will use the X-H2's less expensive 40 MP sensor instead of the X-H2s' 26 MP sensor.

But I worry a bit about those 40 MP files. They will require almost twice the storage, and probably process about half as quickly. I don't look forward to that. Conversely, I don't see many scenarios where I'd actually need the added resolution.

If I remember correctly, some recent Leica camera had a feature that lowered resolution, but still saved raw files. That sounds appealing! But unlikely to happen in Fuji land.

What is your take on the new sensors? Will you be able to make use of the increased resolution?

Folks that can't make use of extra resolution really aren't trying to. Personally, I believe it's great that cropped cameras can now go as high as 40mp. In fact, since it's not stacked, folks might be surprised at some the advantages it might have over those Stacked sensors.

Maybe things like Noise and Low Light. We shall of course know more as they get in the hand of real reviewers.

One site lists: Est. Ship Date: Thu Sep 29

So starting in Oct we should know far more about how this beast of an cropped sensor can perform.

 

[G3_4_ME]

Will you be able to make use of the increased resolution?

Yes! As a prime only shooter, this will help when I need to crop.

There are two criteria that need to fit: improved AF over my X-T3 and the same (or better) low light performance of my X-T3.

It’s so great that Fuji is giving us all choice.

 

[DarnGoodPhotos]

I'm upgrading to either the X-T5 or X-Pro4 regardless of whether they come with 26MP or 40MP sensors.

 

[TheGerman]

The Leica M11 allows for recording smaller RAW files so you don't have to take a 61MP image every time. Great feature and implementation. I've been debating upgrading from my current M10 to the M11.

In terms of the 40MP, I absolutely want the additional resolution. I've been working until recently with 47MP files, and while they are significantly larger in size, I don't find the M1/M2 Macs to struggle with them or take significantly longer than my X-H2S files. I love the speed and AF of the X-H2S, but already miss the extra leeway the additional resolution provides. Thinking of selling the X-H2S once some more reviews/comparisons are available.

You might want to hold on to the H2s, selling it you'll incur a heavy loss

There would definitely be a loss, but as long as I can essentially swap the 2S for the 2 I’d be fine with that. Beats renting the camera for 2 months.

 

[Asla]

It seems fuji's new sensors are quite good. I'm eagerly awaiting the X-T5 and X-Pro4. Rumors say that both will use the X-H2's less expensive 40 MP sensor instead of the X-H2s' 26 MP sensor.

But I worry a bit about those 40 MP files. They will require almost twice the storage, and probably process about half as quickly. I don't look forward to that. Conversely, I don't see many scenarios where I'd actually need the added resolution.

If I remember correctly, some recent Leica camera had a feature that lowered resolution, but still saved raw files. That sounds appealing! But unlikely to happen in Fuji land.

What is your take on the new sensors? Will you be able to make use of the increased resolution?

Hi!

I want at least 40MP (and at least 60MP in FF). But actually 24MP is very enough for me (both APS-C and FF). I have good 50x75cm print from my 8MP sensor, and that is about how large I will ever get my photos printed. Yes, 24MP is better even in that size, but you get the idea... So, what I want and what I need are two different things for me!

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[PeterFXCassidy]

No, because what everyone really needs is a 400MP sensor that is the size of a postage stamp that actually recharges the battery when you use it and allows you to time travel into the past to reshoot killer images that you missed -- and into the future to capture images that are yet to be possible.

It seems fuji's new sensors are quite good. I'm eagerly awaiting the X-T5 and X-Pro4. Rumors say that both will use the X-H2's less expensive 40 MP sensor instead of the X-H2s' 26 MP sensor.

But I worry a bit about those 40 MP files. They will require almost twice the storage, and probably process about half as quickly. I don't look forward to that. Conversely, I don't see many scenarios where I'd actually need the added resolution.

If I remember correctly, some recent Leica camera had a feature that lowered resolution, but still saved raw files. That sounds appealing! But unlikely to happen in Fuji land.

What is your take on the new sensors? Will you be able to make use of the increased resolution?

 

[rla1022]

No, because what everyone really needs is a 400MP sensor that is the size of a postage stamp that actually recharges the battery when you use it and allows you to time travel into the past to reshoot killer images that you missed -- and into the future to capture images that are yet to be possible.

It seems fuji's new sensors are quite good. I'm eagerly awaiting the X-T5 and X-Pro4. Rumors say that both will use the X-H2's less expensive 40 MP sensor instead of the X-H2s' 26 MP sensor.

But I worry a bit about those 40 MP files. They will require almost twice the storage, and probably process about half as quickly. I don't look forward to that. Conversely, I don't see many scenarios where I'd actually need the added resolution.

If I remember correctly, some recent Leica camera had a feature that lowered resolution, but still saved raw files. That sounds appealing! But unlikely to happen in Fuji land.

What is your take on the new sensors? Will you be able to make use of the increased resolution?

So basically the James Webb Telescope.

 

[jhorse]

Folks that can't make use of extra resolution really aren't trying to. Personally, I believe it's great that cropped cameras can now go as high as 40mp. In fact, since it's not stacked, folks might be surprised at some the advantages it might have over those Stacked sensors.

That's a somewhat subjective view. For my display purposes for images taken with primes, zooms or telephotos, I do not need 40Mp. It is not that I am not trying, but come to a view I do not need 40Mp.

Yes, I understand the crop argument. I find that I can crop into my 26Mp images by about 25% without any discernible loss of quality on my viewing mediums. Each to their own.

Note, I may upgrade to the XT5, but that would be for other feature benefits (once we know them) over my XT4 rather than MP if it comes with a 40Mp sensor, which I accept it might.

 

[bastibe]

Folks that can't make use of extra resolution really aren't trying to. Personally, I believe it's great that cropped cameras can now go as high as 40mp. In fact, since it's not stacked, folks might be surprised at some the advantages it might have over those Stacked sensors.

That's a somewhat subjective view. For my display purposes for images taken with primes, zooms or telephotos, I do not need 40Mp. It is not that I am not trying, but come to a view I do not need 40Mp.

Exactly. I have printed as big as I'd ever want with 24 MP, and have weaned myself from pixel peeping mostly.