Fujifilm X-T6 delayed by component shortage and unfinished AI autofocus

The launch of Fujifilm's new X-T6 mirrorless camera, previously expected in September, will not happen as planned. According to FujiRumors, the event has been canceled, and no new date has been set, leaving the camera's market debut uncertain.

Sources point to two main reasons for the postponement. First, a shortage of certain components is slowing down production. Second, the software is not ready for release, specifically two new features: a completely new film simulation and an AI-based autofocus system designed to deliver far more reliable subject tracking. Fujifilm is also revising the body design, with particular attention to the comfort of the control dials on the top panel.

Expected hardware upgrades include a switch from the NP-W235 battery to the NP-W255. The new battery offers a capacity of 2550 mAh, which is 350 mAh, or 16%, more than the battery in the X-T5. The camera is also rumored to feature the more powerful X-Processor 6.

The X-T6 is expected to keep a 40-megapixel X-Trans sensor in APS-C format, though it remains unclear whether it will be the same sensor as in the previous model.