The long-awaited Fujifilm X-T6 could finally be on the way, with a new leak pointing to a November launch for the mirrorless camera. The successor to the X-T5 was originally expected in September, but reported component shortages appear to have pushed things back.
According to FujiRumors, Fujifilm has now settled on a new launch schedule. The X-T6 is expected to arrive in November, assuming there are no further delays. Fujifilm hasn’t officially announced the camera yet, so the timeline remains unconfirmed.
The X-T6 is expected to keep the familiar look of the X-T5, but it will make a few changes to how it feels to use. Fujifilm is reportedly redesigning three of the camera’s control dials and adding a new D-pad, aimed at making the camera more comfortable to operate.
Moreover, there could also be a useful battery upgrade. The X-T6 is tipped to use a new NP-W255 battery with a 2,550mAh capacity, around 16% more capacity than the battery in the X-T5.
Autofocus is expected to get one of the bigger upgrades. The X-T6 is rumoured to use Fujifilm’s X-Processor 6. This should enable improved AI-assisted autofocus, including more reliable subject recognition and tracking.
The camera is also expected to retain a 40-megapixel X-Trans sensor, though it’s not yet clear whether Fujifilm will use a newer generation of the sensor. That means the X-T6 could look familiar on paper, but it could make some meaningful changes under the hood.
Pricing hasn’t leaked yet. For some context, the X-T5 launched in 2022 with a recommended retail price of $1,699. However, the source doesn’t indicate whether Fujifilm will keep the X-T6 around the same level.
For now, November is the date to watch for the X-T6 official announcement. With its original launch reportedly delayed because of component availability, another change to the schedule can’t be ruled out.
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