Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-T2→Fujifilm Fujifilm X100VI

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-T2

£549

2016

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

Fujifilm X100VI

£1499 (+£950)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-T2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the Fujifilm X100VI

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Resolution

40MP vs 24MP (+16MP)
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Stabilisation

IBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life

~450 shots (CIPA) vs ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip
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Generation

8 years newer (2024 vs 2016)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-T2	Fujifilm X100VI
Price	£549	£1,499
Released	2016	2024	↑
Sensor	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	24MP	40MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/60p	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal
Autofocus	Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection	Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking
Stabilisation	None	7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip	8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic
Battery Life	~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip	~450 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	507g (with battery and card)	533g with battery and card	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification	Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots
Screen	3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch)	3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv)
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot)	Single SD UHS-I slot

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