Fujifilm X100

The Fujifilm X100 series of digital cameras, the FinePix X100, X100S and X100T, are large sensor compact cameras with a 23 mm fixed prime lens (35 mm equivalent angle of view (AOV) in 35 mm full frame format). All three cameras have received generally positive reviews.

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100
Maker Fujifilm
Type Fixed lens digital camera
Lens 23 mm f/2
Image sensor type CMOS with primary colour filter
Image sensor size 23.6 mm × 15.8 mm (APS-C)
Maximum resolution 12.3 megapixels
Recording medium SD, SDHC, SDXC
Focus contrast detection
Exposure TTL 256-zones metering
Flash Built in
Viewfinder Hybrid (OVF and EVF)
Rear LCD monitor 2.8-inch 460k dots fixed LCD
Battery NP-95 type
Dimensions 126.5 (W) × 74.4 (H) × 53.9 (D) mm
Weight 445 g (0.981 lb) (including battery and memory card)
Made in Japan

The Fujifilm FinePix X100 was initially shown at the photokina show in September 2010 and was subsequently introduced in February 2011.[1] It was the first model in the Fujifilm X-series of cameras and has since been joined by numerous models. It is superseded by the Fujifilm X100S.[2]

Key features

Innovation

The FinePix X100 was the first camera to show a number of new technologies developed by Fujifilm. These include a hybrid viewfinder which allows the user to choose between a conventional optical viewfinder with an electronic overlay, or an electronic viewfinder.[3] The combination of APS-C sized CMOS sensor, EXR processor and 23mm (35 mm equivalent) fast aperture lens was also a first.[4]

Reception

The X100 received generally favourable reviews and a number of awards. These include Innovative Camera of the Year from Ephotozine[5] and Best Premium Camera in the 2011 TIPA awards.[6] In most cases, the prizes were awarded for the combination of technology and picture quality, but the X100 has also received plaudits for its design outside the photography market, coming top of Stuff magazine's Cool List for 2011[7] and in October 2012 receiving Good Design Award from Good Design Award (Japan).[8] Digital Photography Review gave it a score of 75% and a silver award, noting that it "combines excellent image quality, solid build and a superb viewfinder with somewhat sluggish and quirky operation", adding that "It's been much improved by multiple firmware updates since its initial incarnation, and despite its flaws, is now a very likeable camera indeed.".[9]

Issues

Some X100 cameras have reportedly suffered from 'sticky aperture disease' where the aperture blades lock up, leading to overexposure.[10][11] Fujifilm has acknowledged this issue and will fix it under warranty.

On initial release the X100 was widely reported to have various issues.[12] Many, but not all, of these issues were fixed[13] through a series of firmware updates[14] made available by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100S
Maker Fujifilm
Type Fixed lens digital camera
Lens 23 mm f/2
Image sensor type CMOS with primary colour filter
Image sensor size 23.6 mm × 15.8 mm (APS-C)
Maximum resolution 16.3 megapixels
Recording medium SD, SDHC, SDXC
Focus contrast detection / phase detection
Viewfinder Hybrid (OVF and EVF)
Dimensions 126.5 (W) × 74.4 (H) × 53.9 (D) mm
Weight 445 g (0.981 lb) (including battery and memory card)
Made in Japan

The Fujifilm X100S[15] is the successor to the Fujifilm FinePix X100. Announced in January 2013,[2] it is a model similar to the X100 yet addressing some of the issues that the X100 had, and resembles it superficially, but with internal changes. It has been compared with the Leica M series.[16]

It was replaced in September 2014 with the Fujifilm X100T.

Differences from the X100[17]

Reception

The X100S received generally positive reviews:

Fujifilm X100T

FUJIFILM X100T

FUJIFILM X100T
Maker Fujifilm
Lens 23mm (35 mm equivalent angle of view (AOV) in 35 mm full frame format)
F-numbers f/2.0 at the widest
Image sensor type X-Trans CMOS II
Image sensor size 23.6 x 15.8 mm (APS-C type)
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 (16 megapixels)
Recording medium SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card
Image processor EXR Processor II
Shutter speeds 1/32000 s to 30 s
ASA/ISO range 100-51200
Focus areas 49 focus points
Continuous shooting 6 frames per second
Viewfinder magnification 0.5
Frame coverage 92%
Custom WB Yes
Rear LCD monitor 3 inches with 1,040,000 dots
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 52 mm (5 x 2.91 x 2.05 inches)
Weight 440 g including battery

The Fujifilm X100T was announced by Fujifilm on September 10, 2014. It is the successor to the X100S.[22] It is visually very similar to the X100S, and shares many of its core specifications (including its lens and sensor), but features numerous iterative refinements and enhancements.[23]

Differences from the X100S[17]

Reception

The X100T has received generally positive reviews:

Accessories

Due to their similarities the different X100 cameras accept many of the same accessories.

Conversion lenses

Flashguns

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fujifilm announces commercial release of FinePix X100: Digital Photography Review". Dpreview.com. 2011-02-08. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  2. 1 2 Westlake, Andy (January 2013). "Fujifilm X100S First Look". DPReview. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  3. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20111009021900/http://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/digital-cameras/pro-enthusiast/model/finepix-x100/features/Page03/. Archived from the original on October 9, 2011. Retrieved April 13, 2012. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20111009022059/http://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/digital-cameras/pro-enthusiast/model/finepix-x100/features/Page01/. Archived from the original on October 9, 2011. Retrieved April 13, 2012. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ↑ "ePHOTOzine's Best Cameras Of The Year 2011". Ephotozine.com. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  6. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20120418070114/http://www.tipa.com/english/XXI_tipa_awards_2011.php?iExpand1=62. Archived from the original on April 18, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2012. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20120419090927/http://cool-list.stuff.tv/. Archived from the original on April 19, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2012. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ↑ "デジタルカメラ [FUJIFILM X100 BLACK] | 受賞対象一覧 | Good Design Award". G-mark.org (in Japanese). Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  9. ↑ Westlake, Andy. "Fujifilm FinePix X100 In-Depth Review". www.dpreview.com. Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  10. ↑
  11. ↑ "'Sticky Aperture Blade' issue | Fuji X Forum". X100forum.com. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  12. ↑ Eastland, Jonathan (2011). "Modern retro". British Journal of Photography. Incisive Financial Publishing Limited. 158 (7788): 68–71. The sad fact is, at least in my opinion, that apart from its sumptuous image quality, operationally the X100 only does what it says on the tin in AF mode for subjects normally requiring a measured approach. ... Unfortunately, for relatively fast-moving subjects, or where the camera is used to grab candid frames in a hurry, the system returns a fairly hit-and-miss sharply focused average.
  13. ↑ Britton, Barney (10 January 2013). "Hands-on with Fujifilm's X100S". Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  14. ↑ "Firmware for FinePix X100". Fujifilm. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  15. ↑ "Fujifilm X100S - Specifications | X Series | Digital Cameras". Fujifilm USA. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
  16. ↑ "Strobist: In-Depth: The New Fujifilm X100s". Strobist.blogspot.com. 2013-03-22. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
  17. 1 2 "A comparison between the X100T and X100S". www.fujivsfuji.com. Fuji vs Fuji. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  18. ↑ "FUJIFILM X100S - Feature: APS-C 16M X-Trans CMOS II Sensor & EXR Processor II | X Series | Digital Cameras". Fujifilm USA. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
  19. ↑ "Fuji x100s Review :: A Camera Walks Into A Bar • Photography By Zack Arias • ATL • 404-939-2263 • studio@zackarias.com". Zackarias.com. 2013-03-22. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  20. ↑ Britton, Barney; Westlake, Andy. "Fujifilm X100S Review". www.dpreview.com. Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  21. ↑ Mansurov, Nasim. "Fuji X100S Review". www.photographylife.com. Photography Life. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  22. ↑ "Fujifilm X100T: Digital Photography Review". Dpreview.com. 2014-09-10. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  23. 1 2 Butler, Richard. "Fujifilm X100T Review". www.dpreview.com. Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  24. ↑ Lowe, Mike. "Fujifilm X100T review: Naughty but niche". www.pocket-lint.com. Pocket Lint. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  25. ↑ http://www.fujifilm.com/news/n120515.html
  26. ↑ http://www.fujifilm.com/news/n140416_02.html
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