Forget the Fujifilm X100VI – Here are 7 great alternatives that are actually available
If there is one camera that is currently catching the attention of the rest of the world, it is the Fujifilm X100VI. By all accounts, this stylish rangefinder is likely to be the most popular release of the year – so much so that pre-orders for the Fujifilm X1000VI are currently facing months of backlogs.
Do you have this camera in mind, but don’t want to wait? Have no fear: there are some fantastic alternatives out there right now that are arguably just as good. While some may miss the certain je ne sais quoi that the
Firstly, there are plenty of decent older options from Fujifilm. These cameras are still holding up very well in 2024 and offer the coveted presets for film-like JPEGs straight from the camera. However, keep in mind that second-hand prices for Fujifilm gear are extremely high due to the brand’s popularity.
Outside of Fuji, we’re spoiled for choice with attractive options such as the Ricoh GIII and Leica Q3, which offer some of the best compact cameras on the market. In particular, the Ricoh offers a more budget-friendly option that fits in any pocket super easily, although it doesn’t have those glossy film presets like the X100VI. Anyway, continue with our top alternative recommendations below – and make sure you check out our newly published Fujifilm X100VI review while you’re here.
Three excellent Fujifilm alternatives
Excellent alternatives from other brands
Honorable mentions
You’re probably thinking: why do you mention the Fujifilm X100V? Overall, the latest generation model is a fantastic camera, but it’s definitely plagued by the ‘Fujifilm curse’ at the moment – meaning you’ll be paying a hefty premium on the second-hand market due to its popularity. This may gradually change over the coming months as more people unload their old cameras, but right now the X100V is almost as pricey as the new model, so you’re probably better off just waiting.
This is also the case for the X Pro 3 And X Pro 2 – both excellent Fujifilm cameras with beautiful rangefinder style bodies and optical viewfinders. The X-Pro line still hasn’t been updated to bring it in line with the X-T5 and X100VI, so you’re paying a premium for an older camera here, although the retro camera.
One camera that might be worth keeping an eye on is the Olympus PEN-F. This is a dark horse, as it’s a Micro Four Thirds camera released in 2016, but it does feature a beautiful rangefinder design that harkens back to the glory days of Olympus. The disadvantage? It’s surprisingly expensive for a camera of its age – probably because it’s still a relatively unique camera in the Olympus/OM System range. For my money, the GX9 is the better choice.