The Latest Fujifilm Rumours

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Recent rumours suggest Fujifilm could be heading toward some big changes in its lineup, especially around the X-H and X-T series. One of the more interesting ideas right now is that Fujifilm might merge the X-H2 and X-H2s into a single camera, possibly called the X-H3, expected sometime in 2027. Up to now, those two models have had pretty clear roles, the X-H2s was built for speed and video with its stacked sensor, while the X-H2 focused more on resolution for still photography. Bringing those two into one body would not be easy, and the rumour points to a “partially stacked sensor”, possibly using DGO or DCG tech. That could mean strong dynamic range, but maybe not the same electronic shutter performance as the X-H2s.

If that is the direction Fujifilm takes, it could mean shifting some of the performance balance back toward the mechanical shutter, where APS-C cameras already have an advantage in speed. Improving mechanical burst rates could help offset any limitations in electronic shutter performance. At the same time, there is an ongoing discussion about the identity of the X-T series, which has changed quite a bit over the past few years. When the X-H line was paused after the X-H1, the X-T series had to step in as a kind of flagship, becoming larger and more hybrid-focused in the process.

Now that the X-H line is back, things seem to be changing again. The X-T5, for example, went back to being smaller and more photography-focused, dropping some of the heavier video features. Looking ahead, rumours point to an X-T6 arriving this fall, with the X-H3 and possibly an X-Pro4 following in 2027. If that all plays out, Fujifilm could end up with a clearer lineup again, X-T for stills, X-H for hybrid and video, and X-Pro for that more niche, rangefinder-style shooting experience.