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Fujifilm FinePix X100 review

The Fuji FinePix X100 is a rangefinder style digicam with a newly designed EXR system featuring a fixed f/2.0 lens, 12-Megapixel APS-C sized EXR CMOS imaging sensor and an EXR dual core processor. This camera is designed for more advanced users, having only one auto shooting mode. A new Hybrid viewfinder combines optical and electronic viewfinders into one unit, which creates an outstanding, high-quality optic for framing and viewing your images. All of these features and more, combine into a powerful digicam with a retro look and feel that will spark interest in any enthusiast.

FinePix X100 features:

  • 12-Megapixel EXR CMOS APS-C image sensor
  • EXR dual core processor
  • Fixed f/2.0 lens with a 35mm equivalent of 35mm
  • 2.8-inch, 460,000 dot LCD screen
  • Hybrid viewfinder with optical and electronic modes
  • 720p HD video capture
  • Motion Panorama Capture
  • Built-in Super-Intelligent TTL Flash
  • RAW shooting
  • External Flash Hot Shoe
  • Eye Sensor
  • HDMI Output
  • Rangefinder Design
  • 5fps image capture

The Fuji FinePix X100 is available now with a price of around US $1,199.95.

In the box:

  • Li-ion battery NP-95
  • Battery charger BC-65N
  • Sholder strap
  • USB cable for the FinePix X100
  • Lens cap
  • Metal strap clip
  • Protective cover
  • Clip attaching tool
  • CD-ROM (Viewer software, Raw File Converter etc.)
  • Owner’s manual

Pros

  • Heavy, Solid Feel
  • Unique Rangefinder body style
  • Designed for users with manual camera knowledge
  • High Quality Fixed lens
  • Outstanding overall image quality
  • Robust shooting performance
  • Hybrid Viewfinder is useful and a pleasure to use
  • LCD is an excellent shooting and viewing option
  • Excellent quality HD videos at 720p
  • Impressive high ISO performance from ISO 100 up to 12,800
  • HDMI output

Cons

  • Some Controls are difficult to use / manipulate
  • Exposure Compensation dial is too easily turned when bumped or touched
  • Fixed lens limits framing versatility
  • Very Expensive
  • No audio input for external mic

The bottom line

Fuji’s FinePix X100 is a high quality, rangefinder type digicam with outstanding performance and quality. A lack of various automatic shooting modes makes this a camera for more advanced users, and the price tag of around $1,200 means that this camera is not for everyone. Read the full conclusion on Steve’s Digicams.

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This review is reprinted with permission from Steve’s Digicams, ©2011, all rights reserved.

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3 Responses to “Fujifilm FinePix X100 review”

  1. November 08, 2011 at 12:05 pm, Aggikaggi said:

    My friend has one and I just ordered it. This is a very good all around camera to have with you for light travel with very good image quality. One very good thing about this camera is that it can sync with flash up to 1/1000 because of it’s in lens leaf shutter. This can be very helpful, I plan to use it with small travel lights when I get it.

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  2. November 08, 2011 at 2:05 am, Spencer said:

    It is pricey but from what I read I think this is the camera for me. Finally a camera where I decide how I am going to take the picture versus the camera always telling me what to do. No doubt geared for those with manual camera knowledge from the 35mm film era. Has anyone here purchased one yet? Let’s hear your feedback.
    Spencer

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    • November 08, 2011 at 11:59 am, Philip Hunton said:

      I have one with the lens hood and it is a very fun camera, but the focusing is very slow (Im used to 5D MKII and L lenses). It can be fiddly to control but to be honest the results at all ISO levels are simply astounding. Im using as a carry around camera as my SLR’s are just too large.

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