When the FUJIFILM brand reinvented itself by introducing their revolutionary mirrorless APS-C sensor X-T100, they became an icon of the digital photography field. It has come to no wonder with the X-T100. It was popular for a particular reason. No, it was not cheap; at more than MYR 2,000 you might be able to get better deals from the likes of Nikon or Canon. That is if you just want a camera that gives you the ability to interchange lenses.
The FUJIFILM X-T100 is plenty more than that though. They call in an entry-level shooter, but it does not function like one. It features plenty more than just interchangeable lens flange and a shutter button with auto focus. There are plenty of buttons and customisation options for new and veteran photographers alike. You can configure the X-T100 to however your ideal set-up is. You may hardly find the same two FUJIFILM X-T100 side by side if you do things right. The image quality offered by the 24-Megapixels that is packed in the APS-C sensor is not too shabby as well. All that for less than MYR 3,000.
To replace a popular performer like the FUJIFILM X-T100 then is not easy. They have to do it anyway though, with the new FUJIFILM X-T200. You may not look at the X-T200 as a large improvement over the X-T100 though, it is more like X-T100 1.5 or something rather.
You get a mirrorless APS-C sensor with 24.2-Megapixel packed in; pretty much similar to the X-T100. You can choose from the three great and timeless colour trims too; Champagne Gold, Dark Silver (or grey), and Silver. The capable entry-level FUJIFILM still shoots movies in 4K as well, still.
What is new though is the FUJIFILM X-T200’s new lightweight construction at 370g. That is about 80g lighter than its father. Speaking of construction, the body also features a hand grip notch that you cannot find on the X-T100. That also means it is more comfortable and secure to hold, though at the expense of compactness.
The old three-way tilt LCD display is now a vari-angle display that gives photographers plenty more flexibility in shooting, you no longer have to lie on the floor to get your shots. Of course, because it is a mirrorless camera, you get the same great electronic ViewFinder as well.
While you get the largely similar 24.2-Megapixel sensor, FUJIFILM fitted the X-T200 with new copper wiring for faster response times and faster processing. The X-T200 can process images at 3.5 times faster than the old X-T100. With the new sort of wiring too, rolling shutter for video shooting is claimed to be reduced. Of course, there is a new phase detection auto focus which speeds it up and increases its reliability.
The old software is not going to cut it for the FUJIFILM X-T200. The software has to match the new hardware changes too. So the new software supports up to 11 digital Film Simulation modes on the X-T200. In that sense, there is a colour adjustment for every scene and shooting condition. In other words, upgrade your Instagram photography game.
The FUJIFILM X-T200 is expected to start selling in Malaysia in the late February, 2020. You can expect it to go for MYR 3,588. For that price you get a FUJIFILM X-T200 camera body itself paired to a FUJINON XC15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ kit lens. As mentioned earlier, it will be available in three different colourways too; Silver, Dark Silver, and Champagne Gold.
