X-E.. or X-T.. viewfinder in bright light?

[bobcom]

I am thinking about upgrading my X-E1. Since the Fuji X-E1 is my "practical to have with you"-camera, I don't need all the extra's of an X-T1 or X-Pro2 - besides, cost is a factor, too. But the on-sensor phase detection, better LCD screen and additional viewfinder options (e.g. split image - I like shooting manually, either with X- or mf-lenses) are prompting me towards a next step.

 

The one drawback of my X-E1 viewfinder is its sensitivity to diffused light, either coming from behind, above or from the sides. In bright light, I often need to shade my viewfinder with a hand to be able to see my EVF image. Though this makes for some uncomfortable shooting, nonetheless I love the rangefinder form factor.

 

I am wondering if diffused light from behind, above or from the sides is less of an issue with the X-T10. If so, I think I would drop my preference for the rf form factor and switch to an X-T10. If there is hardly any difference (so if it is an evf issue) I could go for an X-E2 - especially with the new firmware, which eliminates most of the differenc between X-T10 and X-E2

 

Can anybody inform me if the viewfinder image of the X-T10 is substantially more resistant against diffused light and easier to view under brightly lit conditions than the one in the X-E1 (and I presume X-E2)? I have no shop around the corner to try it out (the closest one is 250 km away), so I would be grateful for some hands-on information.

[darknj]

The X-T1 also suffer the same issue but mostly because of the standard eyecup, if you change it to the optional one, things improve drastically.

 

The X-T10, sadly, does not have that optional eyecup and plus I don't find it as comfy as the one on the X-T1 when compared to the standard one. The X-T1 EvF is more roomy, physically and the rubber feels a lot smoother to put against your eye.

 

I have had several events under very bright sun, ISO 400 speed at 1/4000 of a sec closed down to F5.6 kind of bright. With the standard eyecup, it's manageable, I had to bump the brightness of the EvF by one step but that was about it. With the long eyecup I can leave it as default value and not even feel bothered at any point.