While the industry waits with bated breath for the rumored X-T4 and X100V, Fuji had something else for us tonight, revealing a new and improved mid-range X-T200 for “content creators of all levels” and a budget-friendly 35mm f/2 lens.
Replacing not quite 2-year-old Fuji X-T100, the X-T200 slots in above the entry-level X-A series but below the Fuji X-T30 released last February, splitting the difference in terms of feature set.
Inside, you’ll find a new 24.2MP APS-C CMOS image sensor with improved speed and video performance, a much-improved autofocus and a fully-articulating 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen… all squeezed into an exceptionally lightweight and compact body.
According to the information available at announcement, the new 24MP CMOS sensor is much faster. It shoots up to 8fps in burst mode, 4K/30p and 1080/120p in video and the new processor can process data 3.5x faster than its predecessor. Rolling shutter is reduced, and autofocus performance is “dramatically enhanced” thanks to the use of on-sensor phase detect in lieu of the hybrid system on the X-T100 which guarantees great Face/Eye Detection AF, a big plus for enthusiast shooters.
There’s also a fully-articulating touchscreen LCD for vloggers and selfie lovers, a special HDR Video mode for high-contrast situations, a “Digital Gimbal Function” that uses an in-body gyro sensor to help out the electronic stabilization when shooting video and, of course, you still have access to Fuji’s beloved film simulations.
Finally, it’s worth noting that the X-T200 manages to add all of these features above and beyond its predecessor while still shaving off 80g of weight, coming it at just 370g total.
Here’s a closer look at the camera from all angles:
The Fujifilm X-T200 will be available starting late February in three colors: Silver, Dark Silver, and Champagne. You’ll be able to pick it up body-only for $700, or in a kit with the XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS power zoom lens for $800.
Fujinon XC 35mm f/2 Lens
In addition to the camera, Fuji also released a long-rumored new APS-C prime lens: the Fujinon XC 35mm f/2. With a full-frame equivalent focal length of 52mm and weighing just 130g, the lens promises to be a great carry-everywhere prime at a very affordable price tag.
Optically the lens is made up of 9 elements divided in 6 groups including 2 aspherical elements, that promise to produce “sharp and crisp images with creamy bokeh,” and a stepping motor for “quick and near silent” autofocus function.
The Fujinon XC 35mm f/2 will be released alongside the X-T200 for $200. To learn more, visit the Fujifilm website.
