The X100V is an engaging, well-built camera that produces beautiful images, has best-in-class video, excellent autofocus and optional weather-sealing. Meaningful updates like a tilting touchscreen, updated viewfinder and redesigned lens have us largely looking past its imperfections. Assuming you like the 35mm-equivalent focal length, it makes a strong case as a photographer's carry-everywhere compact that's good for all kinds of photography.

Street and documentary photography and videography, environmental portraiture, social snapshots, travel.;

Vlogging, sports and action where longer focal lengths are required, high-res landscape photography;

The X100V is an engaging, well-built camera that produces beautiful images, has best-in-class video, excellent autofocus and optional weather-sealing. Meaningful updates like a tilting touchscreen, updated viewfinder and redesigned lens have us largely looking past its imperfections.

Street and documentary photography and videography, environmental portraiture, social snapshots, travel.

Vlogging, sports and action where longer focal lengths are required, high-res landscape photography.

With top and bottom plates milled from single pieces of aluminium, the X100V is a tougher camera than 2017’s previous model, the X100F. And the new sensor and processor combination combine to make the X100V a more capable and better performing camera than its predecessor.

The perfect compact camera for the smartphone age, the X100V is a great street photography sidekick that takes the series to new heights. Its tilting screen brings some welcome versatility, while the new sensor, autofocus system and viewfinder make it a fun, engaging travel camera. The fixed focal length won't be for everyone and it's relatively pricey, but the X100V is the best premium compact you can buy.

Useful new tilting touchscreen; Improved sensor and autofocus; Higher-resolution EVF than before; Lens produces good sharpness; Now shoots 4K video;

Needs filter for full weather-sealing; Pricey for a fixed lens camera

The Fujifilm X100V ($1,399.95) is the fifth iteration of the company's chic, retro-styled compact camera. As with earlier entries, it includes a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder, an SLR-sized image sensor, and a wide aperture prime lens. This version offers a few welcome upgrades, including new optics, a better viewfinder, weather protection, and a tilting LCD. That makes it an overall better camera than the X100F, and one that is certain to compel owners of older models to upgrade. It also makes the X100V a PCMag Editors' Choice.A Familiar Design, Improved The X100 series has evolved from a handling perspective over the years, but its basic look and feel are unchanged. You can get it in your choice of all black or a two-tone black and silver look. The viewfinder sits in the corner, offering your choice of an optical or through-the-lens electronic view, and the lens is a fixed prime with a moderately wide angle of view. The image sensor is as large as you'll find in Fujifilm...

The Fujifilm X100V is the camera to get if you like the idea of a Leica rangefinder, but also want modern amenities like autofocus and video.

Improved lens; Dust and splash protection; Tilting LCD; Hybrid optical-electronic viewfinder; Dial-driven control; In-camera film looks and Raw processing; 11fps bursts; 4K video; Retro looks in black or silver

Omits optical and in-body stabilization; Lens filter required for weather protection; Limited to UHS-I transfer speeds; Autofocus not always immediate

Fujifilm has retained the high-quality feel, retro looks and traditional exposure controls that we love about the X100 line but made the X100V a little more versatile and up to date with a tilting touchscreen that makes composing images and adjusting settings that bit easier.

Traditional exposure controls, Hybrid viewfinder built-in, Fast high-quality lens

High price for a fixed lens camera, Fixed focal length lens

The Fujifilm X100V retails for $1400 and is available in an all black or black and silver option. At this price, the X100V is a tough sell when compared to the new X-S10. The IBIS enabled X-S10 is similar in size, can be purchased for $1000 (body only), and can be paired with a focal length of your...

With a refinement of specifications and design over the years that Fujifilm has been making the X100 series, the latest in the lineup is a wonderful camera to use. Not only is it a joy to work with, but it also produces excellent images. If you have a penchant for street photography, it’s the ideal choice for you. If you have a limited budget, perhaps look towards older models in the line-up.

Beautiful design; Tilting touch-sensitive screen; Sharp lens;

Fixed lens not hugely flexible; High asking price;

The biggest complaints we had with the previous X100 series cameras was the lack of a tilting screen, as well as the poor macro performance of the lens. These issues have been completely resolved with the X100V.

Improved lens performance, Excellent image quality, Weather-sealing possible, Tilting 3inch touch-screen, Excellent build quality, High quality optical/electronic viewfinder

Limited video recording times, Weather-sealing not included as standard, Focus not the fastest