The Fujifilm X100V and new X100VI aren’t just among the ; they’re also among the best retro-styled cameras – and one of the most popular compact cameras around right now. Unfortunately, this makes it also one of the hardest to find. Suppliers will take your order (and your money) and potentially offer up to a four month wait.
A surge of interest in the X100V began on TikTok in late 2022, with users promising that it was a digital camera capable of creating images that ‘feel like film’. Since then, it’s been incredibly hard to get hold of the X100V – and with the X100VI (just three months old), Fujifilm introduced an even better camera. Whilst the company did increase production capacity, there’s still a long wait to buy one.
We absolutely raved about the original , and love the new . The combination of stylish looks, a tactile control experience, responsive shooting and the famous Film Simulation modes all add up to a heck of a camera for anyone. But if a lengthy wait doesn’t appeal, it could be time to consider alternatives.
So, we’ve put together this list of readily available retro-styled cameras that deliver a similar package to the X100V and X100VI, based on our experience of testing and reviewing them. With inclusions from some of the , these are cameras for those who like to shoot first and edit later. Before we get to the list, it’s worth explaining our criteria for choosing.
These are the key aspects that make the and X100VI so appealing – and.
