Fuji X Series

As an X-T4 owner I'd recommend it for video, the IBIS is really worth it.

Not sure the difference in IBIS performance vs the X-T4 but the X-S10 is a good shout if similar, though not quite the same level as the X-T4 in most cases it shares the same sensor etc so image quality should be the same.
 
The X-T30 is a very capable camera and if you don't need the extra features of the X-T4 you can save a fair amount (better EVF, IBIS, dedicated ISO dial, weather resistant, better battery, dual SD card slots, better video output, faster mechanical shutter)
 
Having owned both the X-T30 and the X-S10 I would recommend the latter - particularly if you can find it on sale somewhere.
The X-T30 is a great little camera no doubt but the X-S10 just ticked more boxes for me. I was initially dismissive of it however when I decided to sell my X-H1 for an X-T3 I thought keeping both the X-T30 and X-T3 seemed a bit pointless plus I did miss the IBIS for my primes.
I think the trade from the X-T30 to X-S10 cost me around £250 in total and I'm glad I did it. There are a couple more Film Simulations on the newer body and the flippy screen, while divisive, is very good. I was also able to customise almost all the buttons (and left wheel) so I have it set up as close to my X-T30 as possible. The grip is also fantastic. I appreciate you can use a third party grip for the X-T30 (which I did) but the overall feel of the X-S10 is just superb.
All that said, an X-T30 won't let you down and if the question was whether or not to 'upgrade' from the X-T30 to the X-S10 then that's a harder one to answer but for someone going out and buying one or the other I'd say X-S10.
 
LiE said:
Think baby X-Pro3 with a fixed 23 f2 lens. Same sensor/processor as latest Fuji cameras, has built in ND filter, WR, optical and electronic view finder and latest film simulations/in-camera processing.

It's a very compact package and due to its look fits more with a walk about documentary camera. It will be ideal for taking phots while I'm out and about.
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Getting this in a few weeks I think. Seems like such a great camera to actually take out on trips etc. Getting fed up of not bringing a decent camera due to size /weight mainly caused by lenses.

Was originally looking at Leica Q2 but I think this will do as good a job for a bit less cash.
 
As always thanks everyone for the useful replies, really helpful.

The X-S10 looks fantastic but there's a but! I do a lot of hiking/skiing and in the past I've had to be careful with my X-T20 as it's not weather sealed. It feels like if I jump to the X-S10 I might as well pay more and get the weather sealing on the X-T4. That said I do like the style and size of the X-Txx models and I have in the past avoided the X-Tx models as I just didn't feel the need given I'm not a professional. Will have to have a play with them in person or maybe hire an X-T4 from Fuji for a few days.
 
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I’ve never really bought into the whole weather sealing thing. I mean, I understand it and I appreciate some people do need it more than I do however I have yet to see or read a post/review where someone has been let down by their non-weather sealed Fujifilm camera.
I’ve had mine out in all sorts (we’re partial to a fair bit of rain here in NI) and I’ve never experienced any issues.
Additionally, don’t underestimate the size of the X-T4. As I mentioned I also have the X-T3 and for hiking or such I would always reach for the X-S10 as it’s lighter and takes up considerably less room.
Only you will know how important weather sealing is to you but a £400-£500 premium for it seems excessive to me personally. But as you say, best practice is to have a play with both and make an informed decision. I’m a little jealous, since my little one arrived I’ve had to dial back my GAS so I just live vicariously through these forums :p
 
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GMac11 said:
I’ve never really bought into the whole weather sealing thing. I mean, I understand it and I appreciate some people do need it more than I do however I have yet to see or read a post/review where someone has been let down by their non-weather sealed Fujifilm camera.
I’ve had mine out in all sorts (we’re partial to a fair bit of rain here in NI) and I’ve never experienced any issues.
Additionally, don’t underestimate the size of the X-T4. As I mentioned I also have the X-T3 and for hiking or such I would always reach for the X-S10 as it’s lighter and takes up considerably less room.
Only you will know how important weather sealing is to you but a £400-£500 premium for it seems excessive to me personally. But as you say, best practice is to have a play with both and make an informed decision. I’m a little jealous, since my little one arrived I’ve had to dial back my GAS so I just live vicariously through these forums :p
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You raise some good points. I've just shelled out on a Shimoda rucksack for hiking and plan to carry most of my glass so a bit of weight saving/more easily able to remove the camera from the side is definitely worth considering. I guess I'd just feel sad abandoning the X-Txx range, my X-T10 and X-T20 look so happy together on the shelf!

Many congrats on the little one. I'm just in my early 30s and single at the moment so splurging out on boys toys whilst I still can/before I have a wife who wants the money spent on a new kitchen etc. :D
 
GMac11 said:
Additionally, don’t underestimate the size of the X-T4. As I mentioned I also have the X-T3 and for hiking or such I would always reach for the X-S10 as it’s lighter and takes up considerably less room. Only you will know how important weather sealing is to you but a £400-£500 premium for it seems excessive to me personally. But as you say, best practice is to have a play with both and make an informed decision. I’m a little jealous, since my little one arrived I’ve had to dial back my GAS so I just live vicariously through these forums :p
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Had a quick read through some reviews over a coffee break. One thing that concerns me is the lack of the shutter dial. One of the features I really like about the X-T20 is how easily I can adjust the shutter and exposure using the dials. ISO I'm not bothered about as have it in auto anyway. It's not a deal breaker but I think it would make the adjustument harder.
 
To be honest I'd just buy the X-T4. I was in a similar situation and was forever going back and fourth. Figured I'd always wonder if I made the wrong choice if I got the cheaper option so went for the X-T4, also knowing that Fuji cameras hold their value pretty well, so I'm unlikely to make any significant loss on it should I decide later down the line to change it.

No regrets so far, I absolutely love it :)
 
X-T30 is 569.00 on e-infin, which is half the price of the X-T4. Personally I'm not a fan of the X-S10 as it does away with many of the dials that make a Fuji a Fuji, it's catering more for those who are used to the traditional DSLR M A S P modes.
 
Barks said:
Had a quick read through some reviews over a coffee break. One thing that concerns me is the lack of the shutter dial. One of the features I really like about the X-T20 is how easily I can adjust the shutter and exposure using the dials. ISO I'm not bothered about as have it in auto anyway. It's not a deal breaker but I think it would make the adjustument harder.
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That's a fair point. I shoot Aperture Priority probably 95% of the time and in that scenario I use the right wheel for Exposure Compensation and the left wheel for ISO - left wheel is always ISO for me. It's not ideal that there are no markings as opposed to the X-Tx/x line but it works for me.
In Manual mode the right wheel becomes the de facto shutter dial - again markings would be nice but it's still there in practice.
One thing I should have mentioned earlier, if I was told I could only have one of my cameras I would probably keep the X-T3. I would lose IBIS but it would be a sacrifice worth making for overall feel and usability.
 
Just out of interest would a £75 professional sensor clean with Fuji probably sort the issues with my X-T20? If I go anything above f/5.6 you can see artefacts.

You can clearly see marks on the sensor. I've tried the rocket blower thing (no idea what it's actually called) so it could be irreversible damage. Bit of a risk as £75 could be spent on either hiring an X-T4/X-S10 to see what they're like or just put towards a replacement.

 
Barks said:
Just out of interest would a £75 professional sensor clean with Fuji probably sort the issues with my X-T20? If I go anything above f/5.6 you can see artefacts.

You can clearly see marks on the sensor. I've tried the rocket blower thing (no idea what it's actually called) so it could be irreversible damage. Bit of a risk as £75 could be spent on either hiring an X-T4/X-S10 to see what they're like or just put towards a replacement.

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It's maybe not so easy to tell via photo but to me that looks like a couple of dried up moisture spots - if that's the case then a good sensor swab would clean that off. I've never attempted one myself and wouldn't be keen on it either, so maybe a local store could sort you out?
 
Also I'd suggest grabbing a lens pen, you can use the brush to remove dust from the body and around the mount/glass.
 
If it's really damaged, then you're not going to make it worse doing a DIY swab. Buy a decent kit for around £20 (I use VSGO) and either way you've saved £55 going to a dealer, and you've got swabs you can use in future.

If it does work, you've added more than £75 of value back into the camera even if you do get rid.

Hard to tell for sure, but those spots look eminently cleanable to me. In fact they look exactly like one of my sensors when I stupidly tried to blow some dust away while out and about and spat on the sensor :D
 
LiE said:
X-T30 is 569.00 on e-infin, which is half the price of the X-T4. Personally I'm not a fan of the X-S10 as it does away with many of the dials that make a Fuji a Fuji, it's catering more for those who are used to the traditional DSLR M A S P modes.
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i would take a H1 over all the Fuji bodies, it does not have all the newest stuff like the x-t4 but its the best body in many ways
 
I’d love to see the likes of Tamron release a 10-24 equivalent. As much as I like mine I think it’s one of the weaker lenses in Fuji’s lineup for sharpness - even a f2.8…can only hope.
 
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