
The little joystick is fine, but I found that when I would have the camera dangling around my neck, I would often bump the joystick, causing the focus square to move down. It doesn’t break the experience, but it would have been nice to have a few more shortcuts. Compared to its predecessor, the X100V doesn’t have a D-pad, which is annoying. That’s not to say that the camera is perfect. “…at the end of the day, the best camera is the one you have with you.” With the X100V, I have a much better chance of getting the picture I want, and it’s truly amazing to have this much power at all times. Throughout my life, I often have moments where I see something that will be a great shot, but I can’t take a photo that I’ll like on a phone.

The X100V changes that since it has the same power, but I can carry it around, and it’s fantastic.

I’ve been carrying Fujifilm cameras like the X-T3 and the X-S10 for a few years, but I’ve never felt I should take them everywhere since they’re so big. Overall, the X100V is a great camera package, but the most critical aspect is its portability. Other notable perks include a nice screen, a built-in ND filter and a built-in fill flash. It’s fun to use and helps the camera feel premium beyond just being made of metal.

There’s even a viewfinder that can be retro, a hybrid option or fully digital. The top of the camera sports great retro-inspired dials, and the aperture ring’s click is solid. Since the camera is so compact, I found myself wearing it on a strap pretty much all the time and people loved to comment on it. One of the most noticeable things about the X100V is that it looks like a film camera. It’s probably the most fun I’ve ever had with a camera, from taking photos to editing the rich RAW files.
