My honest review about the Fujifilm X100VI
I've been after this camera for a long time. And now that I finally have it in my hands, I have to say that it's been one of the best purchases I've made in the last five years. Don't get me wrong. I've bought professional equipment that I love and that has made my life easier. But that equipment is exactly that. Professional equipment that I use for work.
The Fujifilm x100VI is a camera that I cannot imagine using for work. It can be used as professional equipment because it obviously has the necessary features for that. But I think we all know that it is not a camera that was designed for that purpose.
This is my camera
Yes, in black. I think it's a very elegant colour. It's a beautiful camera, let's be honest. For me, the Fujifilm X100VI is more than just a piece of gear—it’s an invitation. An invitation to step outside, to observe, to slow down, and to photograph. Some cameras feel like they demand a production around them: lights, setups, assistants, endless planning. The X100VI does the opposite. It makes me want to carry it everywhere, to shoot for the pure joy of it.
There’s something liberating about a camera that removes excuses. No heavy backpack, no endless lens choices—just a small, beautifully crafted object that’s ready whenever inspiration strikes. It reminds me why I fell in love with photography in the first place: the simplicity of seeing something, lifting a camera, and capturing it before the moment disappears.
That’s what I love most about the X100VI. It doesn’t just take pictures—it makes you want to take them.
What I love about this camera
What I love most about the X100VI is that it manages to be both beautiful and inspiring. It’s a camera that invites you to use it. Just by holding it, you want to step outside and start shooting. In an industry where so much of our gear feels purely functional, the X100VI stands out as an object of design—something you actually enjoy carrying around with you.
And that’s exactly the point: it disappears into your everyday life. I can take it anywhere, without thinking twice. No heavy bag, no second thoughts. It’s just there, ready to capture whatever happens. That idea—having a camera with me every single day—feels liberating. It transforms photography back into what it should be: spontaneous, intuitive, part of daily life instead of just work or planned shoots.
Of course, it’s not just about portability. The quality is remarkable. Both photo and video performance are at a level that still surprises me, even after years of working with high-end cameras. Fujifilm’s film simulations and custom recipes add another layer of magic. They allow me to create images that already feel cinematic straight out of the camera, with colors and moods that remind me why I first fell in love with photography.
And then there’s the video. To have this level of video quality in such a compact body feels almost unfair. As someone who works across both photography and filmmaking, this balance is priceless. It means I can move seamlessly between stills and motion, without ever feeling limited.
For me, the X100VI is more than a tool—it’s a reminder. A reminder that photography doesn’t have to be complicated or heavy. That creativity can live in the everyday. And that sometimes, the best camera isn’t the one with the longest spec sheet, but the one that actually makes you want to create.
Is it worth it?
For me, the answer is simple: absolutely yes. The Fujifilm X100VI is not just worth it—it’s the kind of camera that keeps reminding you why you love creating images in the first place. It’s rare to find a piece of gear that combines design, portability, and professional-level quality without compromise, but the X100VI does exactly that.
Of course, there are other cameras with more lenses, more buttons, more specs. But none of them make me want to take pictures the way this one does. And in the end, that’s what really matters. A camera is only as valuable as the inspiration it gives you—and this one makes you want to carry it, use it, and create with it every single day.
So yes, it’s worth it. Not just as a tool, but as a companion for anyone who wants to live with photography, not only work with it.
