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Fujifilm X-T3 has BSI Sensor (but not Stacked) for Improved Dynamic Range. A Good News? – POLL

음..다가오고있는 후지X-T3바디는 X-H1바디보다더좋게나올거라고하네요. BSI센서에 425 AF Points에 4k 60p 10 bit비디오에 향상된배터리퍼포먼스를갖을것이라고하는데 후지바디도쓸만해지는것같네요. 언젠가는나오겠지만 X-H2바디도기대되네요.

A trusted source has sent us some important updates regarding the Fujifilm X-T3 sensor specifications.

BSI Sensor

It is 100% sure that the Fujifilm X-T3 will feature a backside-illuminated sensor (BSI).

BSI sensors improve dynamic range.

The smaller the sensor, the more BSI influences positively dynamic range (via to ephotozine and dslrbodies).

Other advantages are lower noise (via sony.com), more flexibility for lens design (especially wide angle lenses) since it improves corner tendencies such as color shift, vignetting (via wikipedia and dslrbodies) and it allows faster readout rates (via wikipedia).

No Stacked Sensor

Trusted sources told us, that the Fujifilm X-T3 won’t have a stacked sensor (stacked sensors allow faster sensor readout).

But what sounds like a bad news, could actually be a good one.

In fact, Sony’s current stacked sensor technology (available in Sony A9) has at least 2 trade-off

less dynamic range
much more expensive

The stacked sensor in the Sony A9 is not ISO-less (or not ISO-invariant), and according to dpreview, the Sony A9 delivers “more speed, but less dynamic rage” than any other Sony FF mirrorless camera (via dpreview A9 ISO test – dpreview A9 test).

We know the X-T3 shoots 11 fps with mechanical shutter, and I guess that 11 images in 1 second should be enough for most of us to capture “the decisive moment“. However, given the new sensor/processor combo, I think it’s safe to assume the X-T3 will have less rolling shutter than any other Fujifilm camera.

No Compromise in Image Quality + Huge Speed Boost

To me, it seems Fujifilm decided to go for the best image quality possible.

Hence, they might have decided to avoid any kind of technology, that potentially influences negatively image quality, such as stacked sensors and, according to Panasonic, also IBIS.

Also add to this that:

Fujifilm added only 2 MP to the current sensor (from 24 MP to 26MP), probably to preserve a good high ISO performance
X-T3 has base ISO 160 (other Fuji X-Trans cameras ISO 200)
X-T3 much more modern sensor

All this could add up at the end, and give us a nice improvement. But of course only real life tests will show.

But don’t worry. The combination between new sensor and new processor on the X-T3, will give you a very fast camera anyway.

Stacked Sensor or No Stacked sensor?

I want ultimate speed and less dynamic range (Stacked Sensor)
I want more dynamic range and not ultimate speed (No Stacked Sensor)
I don't care, both options are fine
I don't know

Rumored Fujifilm X-T3 Specs

BSI Sensor
no stacked sensor
30fps with ES in 1.25x crop mode
20fps with ES full sensor readout
11 fps MS
X-T3 has an exposure compensation dial
headphone jack
no selfie screen
Phase detection coverage on entire sensor
Improved Face/Eye detection
425 AF Points, available also in AF-C
Improved Low Light Autofocus
Video Specs: 4K at 60p, Zebra and 10 bit (I am verifying if 10 bit is also internal)
No new film simulation (for now)
Base ISO 160
Fujifilm X-T3 Will Cost Less than Fujifilm X-T2 (less than $1,599)
20 fps continous shooting and even higher in crop mode
Fujifilm X-T3 Coming with New Vertical Battery Grip – confirmed by registration at Radio Agency
Announcement at or before photokina 2018 (end of September)
26MP X-Trans sensor
maybe stacked sensor (still do be confirmed by trusted sources, so grain of salt)
new processor
no IBIS
shipping October/November
touch screen
better battery performance (probably by keeping same battery, since Fujifilm registered a new battery charger for NP-W126s batteries, as reported here)
new film simulation (grain of salt rumor for now)
made in China