Fujifilm X-T6 said to launch soon with brand-new sensor

Rumors have been circulating for weeks that the Fujifilm X-T5 ($1,999 on Amazon) will get a successor as early as November. The two upgrades hinted at by earlier rumors are now joined by a third, even more significant upgrade. According to the latest information from FujiRumors, the Fujifilm X-T6 will feature a brand-new sensor.

The sensor is reportedly still APS-C and offers a resolution of 40 megapixels, but it is said to be a new sensor generation, not just a modified version of the older sensor. A sixth-generation Fujifilm X-Trans CMOS sensor could give the camera significant advantages, particularly in terms of dynamic range and image noise in low light. This is especially true since this sensor is expected to be paired with a new Fujifilm X-Processor 6, which offers higher performance and should enable better image processing, among other things.

This processor will reportedly also allow Fujifilm to deliver much faster and more reliable autofocus, including AI subject detection. The Fujifilm X-T6 is also expected to get a new NP-W255 battery, offering up to 16 percent higher capacity. This battery is allegedly also compatible with older Fujifilm cameras. Initial images have shown that while Fujifilm is planning three design improvements that should make handling more comfortable, the look of the Fujifilm X-T6 will hardly change compared to the X-T5. The camera will therefore continue to offer an electronic viewfinder, a tilting display, and dedicated dials for ISO and shutter speed.