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What a crazy lunch break I’m having… writing several emails and 2 rumors in a short time… but I think it’s worth to give you this update right before I have to go back at school 😉 .
You can mark it on your calendar: the Fujifilm X-T10 will come on May 18 (trusted source). It will be the day where you can support FR without any extra costs for you, simply by pre-ordering it using one of the affiliate links shared here on FR (BHphoto, AmazonUS and Adorama). Any support to keep this blog running 365 days a year for free is greatly appreciated.
Now, there is still some work to do on the X-T10 rumor front, and thanks to a new source, we now have some more information… to take with a grain of salt:
– No ISO dial (NeS)
– The kit lens will be an XC lens (NeS)
– EVF size about the same of X-E2 (NeS)
– build in flash (NeS)
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The rumored specs list is:
Here is the rumored specs list (TS = Trusted Source / SRP = source right in the past / NeS = New Source)
– Name: X-T10 (SRP + NeS)
– cheaper version of the X-T1 (SPR + NeS)
– announcement in May (SRP)
– announcement Mid-May (TS)
– announcement 18th of May (TS)
– no weather sealing (SRP)
– smaller EVF (SRP)
– same sensor of X-T1 (NeS)
– fast AF [admin: faster than any current X-camera. Probably X-T1 will get firmware update which will bring same AF-speed]
– coming late spring/early summer (SRP)
– SLR shape (SRP)
– available in black and silver for the same price (SRP)
– No ISO dial (NeS)
– The kit lens will be an XC lens (NeS)
– EVF size about the same of X-E2 (NeS)
– build in flash (NeS)
101 Responses
No ISO dial? Sounds like the death of an X-E3
Noooooooooooo!!! Hope they will continue the X-E series!! Don’t want my EVF in the center. So the camera looks a bit “bigger” and “professional” (dslr like) with it. So it wolud be not as inconspicuous as the X-E series.
Let’s pray… or go X-Pro 2 (pay)
Yes, that looks like a merge between X-M2 and X-E3 using the success of the X-T1. I’m not sold on the XC kit lens and I’ll miss the rangefinder style.
Means I’ll probably have to go for the X-Pro 2, hoping that the design will be nice 🙂
Maybe it will be exactly like an X-E3 but only in a different body. Would make development of firmware so much easier.
Same buttons, same electronics, same firmware. 😉
“Maybe it will be exactly like an X-E3 but only in a different body”. Silly statement… the ringerfinder styled body (with EVF on side) is exactly what makes it a true different camera compared to DSLR styled mirrorless with centered EVF… did you ever had in hands bout of them?
What I am hinting it is that from what we “know” so far (no ISO-dial, same Viewfinder, built in flash) they could put the exact same guts into an X-E-line body and without any further development cost have an X-E3.
The idea might be silly, but I don’t think the statement is. 😉
And yes, I have held both and basically all other X-Cameras, too.
Isn’t that just an X-E2, though? I have higher hopes for the X-E3.
So do I!!!! I want a X-E3 with the X-T1 view finder!!!!!!!
No ISO deal is really disappointing. Changing ISO via menus is the one thing that annoys me the most on my X100.
Well, a wheel like Sony put on recent alpha bodies is quite handy. But it is less cool.
lightly used x-t1. Same price as an X-T10. Problem solved.
That is true, of course, but “Buy something else” is not a valid argument with regards to a shortcoming of a certain product.
Besides, if everybody who wants an ISO dial (which I presume are a lot of people, considering that one of the main appeals of the Fuji system is that settings can be changed via hardware dials) goes to a lightly used X-T1 instead of an X-T10, that’s going to drive the price for a second-hand X-T1 up to the point where it does no longer make sense to get one.
Not everyone wants an ISO dial, so I wouldn’t call it a shortcoming. Personally, while I have an X-T1, it wasn’t the ISO dial that persuaded me to buy it, and I much prefer the cleaner lines of the X-Pro. In fact, had the X-T10 existed at the time, I imagine I would have purchased that instead.
I find it interesting the amount of people who claim to love the Fuji manual controls, but who would prefer not to have an ISO dial. I understand not liking it, but to actively complain is comical.
I love my X100. It is the closest thing to the cameras I cut my teeth on (with the exception of the old epson RD1). The X-T1 has tempted me on a number of occasions. Its nice and compact (relative to FF Canikons), has all the manual controls of my old film cameras, and the Fuji files are brilliant (though frustrating at times). The fun of the Fujis are that they are less of a computer and more like a camera. Just my 2 cents.
I am excited to see where this rumor goes.
Changes must be made to change the cost. What would be the point of having the same features and different price points?
That would be almost as crazy as using the same sensor in nearly every camera and re-packaging it as something new and then an endless stream of firmware upgrades to eventually differentiate the models.
No iso dial. That’s fine with me make it more simpler. Now about that Xwax image quality I hope they finally added an OFF to the NR.
Amen to adding an off switch to NR. Meanwhile, why hasn’t Fuji already included NR off option in an XT-1 firmware update? Or is that some sort of hardware issue that may or may not be included in the XT-2?
It is not possible to turn NR “off” with a CFA on the sensor.
Makes sense to bundle with XC, this will be the biggest contributor to reducing the cost of entry. The lack of ISO dial is surely less of a cost cutting move and more about simplification. That top panel on the X-T1 might look wonderful to an advanced shooter but downright scary to a more casual photographer.
Will they drop the shutter speed dial too for a more traditional PSAM setup like the X-A1/2? That could be a real indication of where they see the product.
Problem: buyer perception of the ‘only’ 16MP sensor. Besides the m43 systems this is the lowest on the market. If Fuji want to pull people away from dSLRs or competitors like the Sony a6000 they’ll have to do plenty to convince folk that MP number isn’t too important.
I’ll use autoISO, so good news for average user, pros can buy X-T1, so stop complaining, X-T10 isn’t for those who use manual settings for everything! With reasonable price, this is good upgrade to my X-M1, silver/black will steal my heart. But only upgrade if autofocus is much faster.
Sounds like the successor to the X-E2. Maybe different body design / form factor, but probably a similar price and target market.
Makes a lot of sense that they would move to SLR-style for the entry-level body, given how hugely successful that form factor has obviously been for Fuji with the X-T1.
Though I’m still wishing for an interchangable-lens version of X100, same size and form factor, that none of the X bodies have managed to quite hit the mark yet…
The X-Pro1 is likely pretty close to the smallest the X100 size and form factor can get in an ILC with hybrid viewfinder. The X100 series can be so small in part because of the exceptionally short back focus distance between the sensor and rear lens element – only 5.6mm. That tight distance can work in a closed system, but once you allow for swapping lenses you have to leave some space for the lens to move as it is mounted and unmounted. According to Fuji’s own documentation, the flange distance of the ILC X cameras is 17.7mm, and the maximum distance the lens can protrude into the camera is 7.5mm, leaving a minimum back focus distance of 10.2mm. Moreover, the small back-focus and single lens design means the X100’s lens “mount” only needs to be as wide as that one lens requires. The throat of the XF lens mount is wider, to accommodate a wide variety of lenses, which necessarily makes the camera fatter in the other two dimensions as well.
They can probably improve incrementally on the size of the X-Pro1, but given the physical limitations of the back focus distance and flange throat, it’s unlikely we’ll get the full X100 feature set in an ILC with no size increase. If you want something smaller than an X100, sacrifices will be made – witness the X-A and X-E series.
X-E3!!!!!!! Please Fuji!!!
(Until May 18th) I’ll keep on hoping Fuji will continue the X-E series!! Don’t want my EVF in the
center. So the camera looks a little bit “bigger” and “professional” (dslr
like) with it. So it wolud be not as inconspicuous as the X-E series.
Removing the ISO dial to make room for built-in flash seems smart. Sounds good depending on price point. Though SLR body style seems most popular, I think there is still a large contingent waiting for a rangefinder style X-E3…
and it is getting the body one step closer to the “traditional” slr of old. If the auto iso is a tad smarter (linked to the focal length) then I am all for it.
If there is a tilting screen and provided the price is right then I think my x-e1 will retire as an infrared body
XC lens? no ISO dial? I’m going to venture that this replaces the X-M2, rather than the X-E3. If this comes in at the price of an X-E series, it will flop.
Either way, Fuji needs to stop tinkering with form factors and get these cameras into stores and advertisements. I realize the Japanese love baseball no less than the Americans, but “If you build it, they will come” works only in the movies.
Why? This looks spec wise near identical to the xe2 but in a more popular form factor. .. The xe like doesn’t have an ISO dial but has a flash (and similar sized evf). Yes I would definitely prefer the xf 18-55, but maybe I’ll have to go body only.
Yeah, the EVF works against me, too. But something about “cheaper” suggests low-end X camera to me (even with EVF and flash) than mid-range, especially when you throw in an XC lens. My impression was that the XE line was well-built, whereas the XM and XA were cheap. I’m wondering if this is attempting to come in where Fuji’s premium superzooms lie, a là HS50 and XS1; the XM was badly positioned against the XA, given that the only difference was the sensor, so putting a little more in, and charging a little more, would give Fuji a $800-$900 kit, as opposed to the $1100 XE (not the introductory price, but the long-term retail price).
The xe doesn’t feel that well built if you compare it to an xt1
Sounds like X-E2 with another design, newest firmware and much better AF. Exactly what I want. Now everything revolves around the price. I expect 799 €/$ with XC Kit Lens and 699 $/€ for body only. But if they really want to make the X-T10 succesful, it should be 100 €/$ lower.
X-E3 is death, it’s sure, Fuji pushes X-E users to move to X-T line… but they can really miscalculate becuse many Fuji users including me love Fuji RF type (and this was the reason they have chosen Fuji) and do not like X-T1 with centered VF. It seems Fuji decided to stay with RF type camera only in X-Pro line… I will wait for X-Pro2 to see what it brings and for what price – it’s said $1700 for body only…. may be it’s time to make serious decision to move for Sony RF type APS-C (“high end” A7000 or A6100) or even to FF. Thanks to Fuji’s pushing, it really works.
Totally agree with you!!!
If Fuji kills the X-E series then they should make the X-Pro2 a bit smaller and not that expensive. When I bought my X-E2 I chose it cause of the compact size plus the huge IQ. X-T1 is campact too but not so inconspicuous and it looks more like a typical DSLR!!!
Yep. Nailed it. I own an X-E2 and a X-T1 (Well the lady has the T1, but I have access to it). The T1’s giant range finder and articulating screen are great, as is the weather resistance, but if you take all of that away, the E is much more fun to shoot with. I’d be pretty disappointed if Fuji abandoned the form factor (although in truth, I’d probably just move to an X-Pro2).
Sad to see X-E given low priority or shut down completely… I’m not a X-T fan. Probably it’s market demand which they can’t go against. I have X-E1 and happy with it, luckily X-E2 used and new will stay on the market for several years more…
If it is true, I will definitely get one as a back up to my x-t1. And the new xf16mm f/1.4…
Then my kit will be complete ( well almost)
X-t1, xe1, xt10
Xf 16, 27, 35, 56 and 55-200
I can’t wait to see the comments on this site when the Xpro2 comes out and its a more popular (market demand) dslr styled camera.
I think the reality is (other than the name) that there are two pro x camera lines. The X-Pro1 and X-T1 as pro cameras of different form factors. I think there should be 2 pro bodies, two enthusiast, and two consumer.
Great rumors the last few days ! I have enjoyed it thoroughly ! Patrick thanks !.
Sounds like we’ll also be getting an X-T5 sometime in the future- with an ISO dial and XF lens included.
Potentially sad news for hopes for an XE-3. I much prefer the rangefinder style form factor.
X-Pro20 will take that role I think.
You hope
Isn’t it silly to like DSLR so much to end up mocking DSLR on mirrorless platform? There’s not even a mirror in the camera, but people still mention ‘DSLR’ so much here. If DSLR is so likable why not purchase true mirror-full camera in the first place? Is it because it feels much more ‘pro’ and sexy with bigger DSLR-like device on the belly?
Unfortunately silly consumer demand (it is what it is) drives manufacturer into weird unnatural direction. Initial move with X100 and Pro1, E1 made so much sense, was so right, but eventually got sidelined. What’s the next step? Putting bogus mirror inside the camera to make it even more SLR-like?
Couldn’t give a toss about the kit lens; Fuji has some nicer kit lenses than the equivalents that other companies package together, but it’s really the primes that make the Fuji line what it is and if you’re not buying the body by itself and sticking the 35 1.4 or 56 1.2 on it, you’re doing it wrong.
No ISO dial is a bit weak. I like that feature of the T1. The dials I’d want removed are the drive mode and metering dials; who is changing metering often enough to warrant a dedicated dial for it, let alone double stacking it with shutter speed? Get rid of the metering and drive dials, leave the shutter dial as a single-purpose dial and maybe make the ISO dial a little smaller but otherwise keep it there. Or move the ISO dial to where the metering dial is, so ISO and shutter are stacked, and then you can have no dial on the left side. Either way, getting rid of an ISO dial, but potentially keeping a metering dial, is plain stupid.
… That said, I’m on board for everything else about this. I like the T1, but lord knows it costs too much for what it is (an X-E2 with a nicer screen) to comfortably buy a second body. Also really wish the silver version didn’t cost £200 more; that’s half a lens just to have it look nicer. If the X-T10 gives me a good-enough second body, in silver with better Af (also on the T1 with the firmware update, please) at a reasonable price, then brilliant, I’m sold. I’d rather have an ISO dial and I don’t give a damn about built-in flash, but if it gives me the same images, the nice tilt screen and good AF in a cheaper package, great.
I don’t change drive mode or metering veyr iften but it’s nice to not to have to dig through the menus when you need it. My appeal tot he X-T1 are all those mnaual controls. One look at it and I know exactly how to set almost everything I need.
I was an “X-E rangefander type”. I hated the ISO dial on the X-T1 and thought, that the right position for the viewfinder was on the left side.
Now I own 2 X-T1s. Not looking back. Still don’t like the ISO dial, but the rest of the camera is pure awesomeness.
I know, I know, a X-E1 with better viewfinder, tiltdisplay, weathersealing etc etc would be nice, but get over it: the form factor difference is not as big.
If SLR style is what sells, Fuji will do it. You should try it too and not cry about the X-E2/X-E3 whatever. Loved that camera but moved on. That’s life.
Good to you with X-T1. I tried X-T1 too and found shooting, camera feeling, handling, framing a big difference compared to X-E1/E2, too big to sell X-E1 and go for X-T1 (actually I would even not trade X-E1 for X-T1 if I had to use one Fuji cam). I did not like my nose placed on thumb or LCD with X-T1, unpleasant experience because it always and always disturbed me, these factors with centered VF – even that big – made my good framing and shooting slower, not good for my street shooting and dynamic photoreports. RF type is best for it. If I had to move for mirrorless with centered VF, then I would rather take and but Sony A7x. Hope X-E3 will come.
I’m hoping for the x-e3 too but I recall once they said in fujieumors that there will be no x-e3 :/
I always thought the same. Viewfinder on the left, so my (long) nose is next to it.
But a not too small portion of people are left eye dominant, meaning they look through the viewfinder with their left eye. For those the rangefinder style is pure horror.
And all my concerns about that central viewfinder were gone when I bought the large eyecup – that’s one nice piece of accessory.
Sony A7x? had some nice deals (699€ used from my dealer with warranty) but Sony is a gimmicky Camera manufacturer in my eyes. Or even: they are a very good electronics manufacturer but no camera manufacturer. The glas is as important as the electronics are
What I like about the dslr style is that my face becomes a point of stabilization. When I use the X-E2 I just never feel like I’m as stable holding the camera.
yeah I noticed that too. Even more when using long, heavy lenses (50-140). Guess it will be the same with the upcoming 100-400
As I said, I was a rangefinderfan (as one can see from my older comments on this site), but I have no regret switching to the SLR style X-T1.
Still: if Fuji could keep both types alive and up to date it would be awesome
Pretty sure I won’t be buying a “new” Fuji camera without a new sensor. I simply don’t see enough differentiation with all the great examples (X-e1, XPro1, E-E2, even X-T1) available on the used market. (Seemingly many more since the Sony FF cameras arrived.) Even the low end models (which are available new and used for a song) will probably have very comparable IQ. Like Leica, Fuji is all about the excellent, compact (compared to FF), prime lenses.
I share this view entirely.
Same here. X-T2 and/or XPro 2 with next gen sensor and next gen processor or nothing please
Don’t know were you live but in my neck of the woods second hand X-T1 come few a far between. And believe me, I am actively searching!
Yes, you are right, I shouldn’t have included the X-T1 in there. There’s not much of a market because does anyone really want to pay $900-1k for a used A-T1 when they can buy a brand new A7 for that price? Does anyone really want to sell their $1500 X-T1 for less than that? Especially when there is nothing better or newer in Fuji-land – and may not be for a while?
Do people only read specs or actually take pictures?
with the new Zeiss Batis the E mount finally gets some nice glas. But those lenses are huge.
There are other sacrafices you have to make (vignetting, corner sharpness issues due to the mountdiameter, lossy 11bit compression)
the A7 is a camera for spec nerds, the X-T1 for photographers. Btw a used X-T1 is going for about 1000€ here in Europe
Be careful with your generalizations, some of those “spec-nerds” are serious photographers with serious portfolios who made serious investments in legacy glass that work way better on a full frame body. (BTW – I agree with you generally – I don’t like Sony. I think it’s the gadget company that ate two real camera companies – Konica and Minolta, and they’re still only 3/4 way there.) But you mentioned 11bit compression and lens size – are you actually quoting “specs” to condemn “spec nerds?” Ok, then….
The secret of being a good troll, or fanboy of another system, is the same as being a good artist, don’t put too much paint on the canvas. From your wildly inaccurate and rabidly anti Fuji posts you have left no doubt that you are either a troll or, despite your “I don’t like Sony” comment, one of their fanboys.
sure, there are pros who need >16MP. D810, 5Ds for those.
but the other factors (vignetting, lossy compression) have a bigger impact on image quality than 16vs 24MP
Good glass, fine body which keeps being imporved since launch. Who wants to sell their X-T1 ? If I followed your reasoning I would not be able to find used X-e1, x-e2, or x-pro. Here we find some (not many, some).
Btw I went back this morning on the same web site where I look for second hand cameras : There is ONE x-t1, and 9 A6000 and 14 A7 for sale of the later most are very lightly used which I found interesting
The XC kit is very good. For most users, the main difference with XF lenses will be the smaller apertures. Fuji did not cut costs on the glass. They differentiated them by making them slower and out of polycarbonate. Depending on the type of polycarbonate, they could be very tough. Bullet proof glass is made of polycarbonate. The thing that worries me the most is the thin mount.
And they are plastic aren’t they?
We give up an ISO dial for a built in flash. If under $1000 with kit lens, a good buy compared to X-T1.
“If under $1000 with kit lens, a good buy compared to X-T1.” But pretty crappy value compared to an OM-D10 or an A6000 for $300 less…or (much worse) an A7 body for $300 more….
Might be worth waiting before you’ve tried it before labelling it ‘crappy value’; and the specs are just rumored specs. With respect I find you jump to conclusions a bit hastily
I think we’re all well aware we’re discussing a hypothetical. But “under $1000” (unless it’s WAY under) is a non-starter in this market. And yes, “rumored specs” and all that – but does anyone think Fuji will introduce a new sensor in this camera? Ok, hypothetically speaking, a crappy value at anything over $700…
OK, so I misunderstood what you meant then and in light of this I would agree with you, except for the word crappy 🙂
A7 body is actually $999 now… Who the FK will buy a slow non weather-sealed APS-C with crappy video for that kind of cash now?
Someone who cares about lenses.
Sony 28 f2 would be like non-existing Fuji 20/1.2, only way cheaper (judging even by 23/1.4 price). Maybe fuji has 24-240 equivalent? Not really. That “lenses” argument went out of the window with all the recent introductions from Sony and Zeiss.
X-T1 price drop coming???
Unlikely esp with the rumored firmware 4.0 ; That said the street price is much lower than the launch price, making the X-T1 a very good value, I believe.
Why would they lower the price of the T1 when they have a made-for-purpose cheaper version coming? The T10 is your T1 price drop.
not asking why, just if.
Wouldn’t make any sense to be honest. Otherwise why bother making the xt10
I hope they do a little restyling of at least the top plate so it does not just look like a stripped X-T1.
there should an integrated flash; so the minimum restyling is there, according to the specs
I don’t care because I’m not buying one. I only hope Fuji marketing got it right so they can make a lot of money and keep developing the X line.
Come on, Fuji momma! Bring me that Xpro with an organic sensor!
Please let the price be $699 for Body 🙂
Fuji continues its commitment to high-end.
I love the manual controls, but the manual controls I use regularly such as shutter speed, aperture and exposure compensation. I use auto ISO so that’s fine by me.
Looking forward to the X-Pro 2. However, if this sells for around $600, it will be a smart move by Fuji, as many people just want a nice camera at a lower price point.
I am hoping they drop the X-Trans sensor for the X-Pro 2 though, as I don’t see the need for it. A 24 mp Bayer sensor version without an AA filter would sell more units, in my opinion.
It’d sell more units to techies who want to crow about spec sheets. It’ll sell less to your regular customer who has bought into the Fuji ‘vibe’ that has built up over the last 4 years.
So this thing is worse than the old X-E2, and now there is no Kaizen either. Do they expect to sell any? Good luck to them.
are you bored? btw fitting profile picture
Yes.
Looking at the rumored specs, I’d say this is just a natural update to the X-M series.. XC kit lens, no ISO dial and no weather seal.. only with an added EVF and slr shape.. it won’t kill the X-E line from my point of view.. the evf may have the SAME SIZE as the X-E2 but not the same resolution.. probably the body will have the same material as the X-A line..
Moreover, the X-E series was Fuji’s most successful interchangeable camera along with the X100 lineup before the X-T.. not everyone can afford the X-pro back then..
I think this a bold move by Fuji.. not everyone have the same taste.. some prefer RF and some SLR form factor.. just look at Olympus, they started with PEN series then the OM-D.. and still keeping both 🙂 hehe..
I still believe that the X-E3 is on the way 🙂
Looking at the rumored specs, I’d say this is just a natural update to the X-M series.. XC kit lens, no ISO dial and no weather seal.. only with an added EVF and slr shape.. it won’t kill the X-E line from my point of view.. the evf may have the SAME SIZE as the X-E2 but not the same resolution.. probably the body will have the same material as the X-A line..
Moreover, the X-E series was Fuji’s most successful interchangeable camera along with the X100 lineup before the X-T.. not everyone can afford the X-pro back then..
I think this a bold move by Fuji.. not everyone have the same taste.. some prefer RF and some SLR form factor.. just look at Olympus, they started with PEN series then the OM-D.. and still keeping both 🙂 hehe..
I still believe that the X-E3 is on the way 🙂
I thought X-T10 would replace X-M1..always felt X-M1 is some what redundant..looking at rumored specs it looks like that…i liked the way fuji thought to replace X-M1.. so the hierarchy of fuji X series is
X-A2, XT-10, XE2, XT1, XPro1…to me its beautiful line up which offers everything for every kinda of photographer…
Expecting its price to be $699 with lens…considering I can get XE1 at the same price…I expected price of 16mm f1.4 correctly unlike rumored price…i hope I will be correct this time too..
me too 🙂
@patrick have you had any hints from your trusted sources about what sensor will be used in it? Or just the new source suggesting the same as the xt1? Cheers
From a conversation I had a few months back with some Fuji reps: it is the same sensor; IMHO if the price is right I see nothing wrong with that; and I do not really see fuji introducing a new sensor on a low end (in product position) product
it will be the same sensor
does it really matter? The 16MP sensor produces good images – some of the nicest I have seen.
And if you are not into wildlife and need the extra crop, 16MP more than enough.
IF you are into wildlifephotography, you should wait for the 100-400 and the 1.4x teleconverter anyway 😉
Not at all 🙂 I personally don’t care for MP, my X100 does me great. However I was personally hoping for the X-T10 to have a bayer (perhaps the one from the X-A2), but I’ll be buying this or a X-E2 soon eitherway!
Based on the rumoured specifications, this X-T10 is a logical progression for FUJIFILM. With products like the X-E2, X-T1 and the X-Pro1 they pull in the photographers who know what they want in a camera. However, in the minds of most consumers it doesn’t matter how good the X-M and the X-A were, they simply weren’t real cameras that could fight it out with an entry-level DSLR. I think that is what the purpose is of the X-T10.
It reminds me to what most camera-manufacturers were doing back in the film era. Create a series of completely identically spec’d cameras with a few buttons more or less to serve everyones budget. This doesn’t make the X-T10 a great release – people owning it just couldn’t hold out to save a little bit longer to buy the X-T1 instead. The urgency is much more in a sense to create a top camera-product that completely holds the road with the increasing competition, it’s no longer only Sony that has a far more evolved sensor line.
Given my preference I would have all the dials I want, and none of the ones I don’t