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Fuji X100: what owners actually say
Owners cherish the X100 series for its longevity and unique image character, but many find smartphones have eclipsed its day-to-day utility
What owners complain about
- Price creep across the series SOME
Multiple commenters across platforms call the pricing bold or question value, with one noting you could get into medium format for similar money. Affordability is a recurring barrier even for older models.
- Smartphones have largely caught up SOME
An X100T owner keeps it in a drawer, saying smartphones are better in everything except shallow depth-of-field. Others echo carrying their phone as the default camera for daily use.
- Sticky aperture blades on early models FEW
An original X100 owner had to get the aperture blades fixed, though it was handled free under warranty early on.
- Older models feel dated against newer iterations FEW
Some owners question whether buying an X100 in 2025 is still valid, and one user notes the dials and back on newer models don't necessarily improve over predecessors.
What owners love
- Exceptional longevity
Multiple owners report original X100, X100S, and X100F units still working fine 8-12+ years later, with no plans to replace them. One owner shot extensively with an original all summer in recent years.
- Unique filmic image quality
Owners specifically praise the original X100's Bayer sensor as producing a look 'like none of the others' that is 'very filmic' with a style all its own. One owner misses the older sensor, saying it 'captures moments so nicely.'
- Gateway camera that changes habits
One owner states the original X100 'genuinely changed my photography life.' The series is repeatedly described as fun, stylish, and minimal in a way that encourages actually using it.
- Older models remain genuinely capable
Owners of X100S, X100F, and original models all report being satisfied with no upgrade plans, noting the cameras are 'very capable when you lean into their strengths.'
Surprising patterns
- Multiple owners prefer the original X100's older Bayer sensor over newer X-Trans sensors, describing a unique look that newer models can't replicate.
- Inflation-adjusted, the X100VI is arguably the cheapest model in the series — a point one commenter makes with specific dollar calculations across every generation.
- Several owners pair or compare the X100 with much cheaper alternatives like pancake lenses on older Fuji bodies or even a Ricoh GR Digital 2, suggesting the experience matters more than the specific model.
WHO SHOULD SKIP IT
Buyers who want telephoto reach, zoom flexibility, or a camera that outperforms a modern smartphone in everyday convenience will likely find the X100 frustrating, per owners who admit theirs sits in a drawer.
Synthesised from 88 real owner comments across 4 platforms. Every point is grounded in the comments — no marketing, no AI guessing. How we do it →