Fuji Finepix X100 12.3 Megapixel Advanced Compact Reviews Roundup
On September 20 2010, Fujifilm announced the new FinePix X100, a high-grade point-and-shoot digital compact camera featuring an APS-C CMOS sensor at 12.3 Megapixels resolution, a Fujinon 23mm fixed focal length lens and a newly developed Hybrid Viewfinder.
The FinePix X100 is aimed at the professional photographer looking for exceptional quality pictures from a compact camera. The priority for this model is picture quality, so it was decided to make the highest quality possible lens and sensor combination. The lens chosen is a fixed, prime F2 lens, made by Fujinon. In additions to the newly-developed EXR Processor, it also comes with the new Hybrid Viewfinder, which combines the window-type "bright frame" optical viewfinder found in high-end film cameras, and the electronic viewfinder system incorporated in fixed single lens or mirrorless digital cameras. By using integrating a prism for the 1,440,000 dot LCD panel image on the viewing screen in the reverse-Galilean optical finder, the Hybrid Viewfinder can show both the shooting frame and a variety of shooting data. Useres can instantly switch between optical and electronic viewfinder images with simple "one touch" control. You'll also get a 2.8-inch display on the back.
The FinePix X100 is listed for retail at around $1,200.
Fuji Finepix X100 Camera Reviews Roundup
| GearGuide: "After patiently waiting so long to get to finally try the Fujifilm X100, we find ourselves walking away just a bit confused. To be clear for the most part, the X100 is a wonderful camera that truly takes lovely photos. There's no question that short of a much more expensive Leica, that the X100 has to be one of the most attractive cameras you can buy, with a build to match. It also happens to sport some really nice..." - Feb 23 2012 More » | |
| TechCrunch: "The first thing I did was try to focus the camera on something on my desk. The autofocus labored, the image flashed, and... nothing was in focus. I tried again and again. Apparently I had to switch to macro mode for objects closer than 20 inches or so. And that's when I first used the d-pad/dial. What a cheap-feeling little piece of junk it is! It wobbles all over, you have to kind of hit it with your thumbnail, and..." - Aug 30 2011 More » | |
| byThom: "The big surprise from some was what Fujifilm coaxed from the Sony sensor. The sensor in the X100 is a custom one, with some offset to the microlenses. Whether that's the special ingredient that made the difference or not, you have to admire the results. This may be the first camera I've experienced where I prefer NR Normal to NR Low. For some reason NR Low seems to put a little bit of smudge in the results, where NR..." - Aug 05 2011 More » | |
| Photoxels: "We find the overall image quality of the Fujifilm X100 to be excellent at ISO 200 with low noise and good image detail. Image quality is very good up to ISO 1600. Noise starts to be visible at ISO 3200 and is usable up to ISO 3200. At higher ISOs, images suffer from noise and loss of detail. The Fujifilm X100 has a fixed lens (i.e. it does not accept interchangeable lenses) with a fixed focal length (i.e. it's..." - Aug 02 2011 More » | |
| AkihabaraNews: "Now it's time to talk about image quality. Like its outstanding build-quality, the X100 does not disappoint once you start using it. One of the most impressive aspects of the X100 is that from ISO 100 up to 3200, you get a noise-free picture. It is only when you reach ISO 12800 that you will really start noticing image color desaturation and strong visible noise in JPEG. Once you switch to RAW, you will get a noise-..." - Jul 18 2011 More » | |
| Imaging Resource: "After all I'd heard, I expected to write a short list of complaints about the Fujifilm X100 and move on, but as soon as I started using it, I discovered what the buzz was all about. The Fujifilm X100 is not made for everyone who ever liked the look of an old camera. Neither is it made for every hobbyist who likes to tinker. A good selection of the photography-loving populace will hate it. Anyone shooting at night wo..." - Jul 14 2011 More » | |
| Steve's Digicam: "Looking at our outdoor sample images, you can see that the X100's image quality is outstanding. The new EXR system provides image quality that has far surpassed what we are used to seeing from Fuji. Its samples are incredibly sharp with great exposures and amazing color. Even when looking at the images at 100%, there is nothing that stands out as a flaw in the images. Chromatic aberrations, ghosting and image noise..." - Jul 14 2011 More » | |
| NeoCamera: "While the most attractive aspect of the Fuji Finepix X100 is clearly its external design, it ends up excelling far more in its performance than usability, once again demonstrating technological achievements by Fuji. The 12 megapixels CMOS sensor in the X100 captures images of very high quality. Just as expected, noise-level and dynamic-range compare well to the performance of modern cropped-sensor DSLRs. Image..." - Jul 13 2011 More » | |
| TOP: "I agree with the reviewers who, almost unanimously, claim that the X100's image quality is excellent. Images are sharp and flesh tones appear natural, although the camera's auto-white balance does have a bias toward blue/green. I was initially struck by how similar X100 RAW image files appear to those from the Leica M9 and M8. Fujifilm claims that, like the Leica M8 and M9, the X100's sensor has been customized to m..." - Jul 12 2011 More » | |
| Digital Camera Info: "The Fujifilm X100 (MSRP $1199.95) is the kind of camera that should only be purchased by someone that can appreciate its intricacies-and overlook its eccentricities. While the camera is capable of capturing incredibly good photos, you have to have some patience to really get the most out of the camera. The autofocus is slow and unreliable, several of the controls are a bit complicated to use in tandem, and many opti..." - Jul 03 2011 More » | |
| CNET US: "As far as I can tell, the X100 delivers better photo quality than all of its less-expensive competitors, generally comparable to or better than the midrange dSLRs in its price range. It produces extremely clean images as high as ISO 800, with usable ones as high as ISO 1600. Although the results get a bit soft at ISO 3200, images don't look like they've been run through a filter, and they remain very saturated. Furt..." - Jun 20 2011 More » | |
| PopPhoto: "With impressive resolving power for a 12.3MP sensor, some of the most accurate color reproduction we've seen, and commendable noise control, the X100 earned an Extremely High rating for overall image quality in the Popular Photography Test Lab. Its Fujinon lens, with its aspheric element and high-refractive-index glass, no doubt contributed to the camera's Extremely High rating in our resolution test. At 2260 l..." - Jun 16 2011 More » | |
| KenRockwell: "The X100 is much slower than a real DSLR like the Nikon D3100, but focuses much faster than a LEICA. The X100, like the LEICA, is designed for pros who know how to shoot deliberately, not casual shooters who shoot hundreds of shots of nothing and that hope they magically "turn out" later. With the X100, you take your shot, then take your next shot. You don't just blaze away and pray for something..." - Jun 12 2011 More » | |
| Digital Camera Review: "Cropped sensor DSLRs of the latest generation have shown some significant ISO noise improvement over their predecessors in low light conditions, and with the X100 packing a DSLR style APS-C sensor you'd expect it to perform pretty well in the low light arena. Your expectations have been met. The X100 has a nominal 200-6400 ISO sensitivity range, with extensions to 100 and 12800 available. There's really nothing..." - Jun 07 2011 More » | |
| Digital Camera Review: "For those of you unfamiliar with the X100, its design mimics a classic rangefinder camera but includes a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder, 12 megapixel CMOS sensor and fixed 23mm f/2 lens that shoots at 35mm (in 35mm film equivalents) owing to the sensor's 1.5x crop factor. A 720 HD video /capability is onboard along with a 2.8-inch LCD monitor. Fuji styles the X100 as the "professional's choice," and..." - May 31 2011 More » | |
| dpreview: "The X100 is without doubt one of the most highly-anticipated cameras of recent years, due to its combination of traditional, 'rangefinder-esque' design and the innovative technology of its hybrid optical / electronic viewfinder. The good news about the X100 is that in certain key respects - its basic operation, viewfinder, and image quality - it's excellent, and more than lives up to the pre-release hype. The bad ne..." - May 17 2011 More » | |
| Ryan Brenizer: "The first thing you will note about using the X100 is that it's fun right from the start. The innovative hybrid viewfinder alone will make you want to run around and take pictures with your eye glued to it. You know a camera is fun when it wants to make you take photographs even if you know the composition is garbage, just because the act of taking a photo gives you enjoyment. That's how we all start when we pick up..." - May 11 2011 More » | |
| Digital Camera Resource Page: "The FinePix X100 could easily be mistaken for a Leica M9 if you spotted it on the street. It's pretty much an exact copy of a Leica rangefinder camera, but hey, it works. The camera is made of magnesium alloy (in most areas), and has a faux leather panel on the front to make it easier to grip. Being a rangefinder-style camera, you should not be surprised to hear that the X100 has manual focus and aperture rings, as..." - May 05 2011 More » | |
| SteveHuff: "The good news is that the X100 can put out a really nice quality image. The 35mm equivalent lens on the camera is more classic than modern, but it's VERY nice. At F2 the camera is sharp but classically smooth. By 2.8 it is SHARP and detailed as you could want it to be. There IS barrel distortion with the lens though and if you take a close up portrait you can see it with the effect of someones face or nose being lar..." - May 04 2011 More » | |
| pdn: "Exposures from the Fuji X100 were good and the color sensitivity and extended tonal range were consistent with what Fujifilm has been especially well known for. Strong blue rendering was evident in the skies, green in grass and textured areas of red were quite well represented. And this didn't stop the camera from resolving subtle tonalities as well as flesh tones. Please note, Fujifilm is the only company responsib..." - May 03 2011 More » | |
| Steve's Digicam: "There have been loads of complaints about this camera as well as equal amounts of praise. So which is it? Most say the image quality is not up to the X1 and that the manual focus is not the best (I agree) but what about everything else? For me, the handling, controls, and feel are equally as important. I did do some digging and while I did not find any photos from the X100 that truly wowed me like those from the M9..." - May 02 2011 More » | |
| RegHardware: "It has to be said that it is disappointing that the lens can't be changed. On a camera this expensive, the ability to use a reasonable telephoto or wide-angle lens would be appreciated. Still, if you're going to be stuck with a single optic, it may as well be one as good as the 23mm, f/2 prime lens on the front of the X100. There's no barrel distortion to speak of, and it's impressively sharp, even wide-open. T..." - Apr 29 2011 More » | |
| DJOP: "Street shooting, arguably one of the most likely uses, is something the X100 does reasonably well with, providing you're in control. Any distance set manually is remembered after powering back up while the handy distance scale is shown in the viewfinder along with the depth-of-field, which is essential for zone focusing. Some slight shutter lag seen previously from the AF is now negligible but there are still a few..." - Apr 27 2011 More » | |
| PhotoReview Australia: "It was difficult not to be impressed with the review camera's performance. JPEGs straight from the camera were sharp, colour-accurate and, in the main, well-exposed. Imatest confirmed our subjective impressions and showed the camera to be capable of above-average resolution for both JPEG and RAF.RAW files. Slight edge softening was revealed by our Imatest tests. However, you had to look hard to find it in most..." - Apr 13 2011 More » | |
| Trusted Reviews: "We were lucky enough to be testing the X100 under some early spring sunshine, giving rise to blue skies and verdant flora, conditions that were bound to show most cameras in (literally) the very best light. Incidentally, this was also perfect weather to test the X100's built-in neutral density (ND) filter. Surely the Fuji couldn't fail to impress? Well yes, and no. Unfortunately such 'ideal' conditions very occ..." - Apr 06 2011 More » | |
| Pocket-lint: "Unlike some other Fujifilm cameras that have EXR sensors, the X100 has a more standard construction APS-C sized CMOS sensor that utilises the company's latest EXR Processor. The idea behind this is to output the sensor's captured information in a different arrangement to that of standard sensors for the benefit of image quality. Exactly how, of course, isn't explicitly detailed by Fujifilm, though representatives te..." - Mar 29 2011 More » | |
| What Digital Camera: "Tonally, images displayed a smooth graduation through the range, with plenty of detail in the mid-tones, helped by the EXR processor. Metering is calculated with a TTL 256 multi-zone metering system, with the choice of Multi/Spot/Average metering modes. In Multi, the metering system coped extremely well under a range of lighting conditions, delivering consistently well-exposed images. In some cases, it was necessary..." - Mar 24 2011 More » | |
| PhotoRadar: "It's clear that Fujifilm has put a tremendous amount of thought into the X100 and in many ways it's exactly what many people want: a small-form, large-sensor camera, with a fast optic and all encased in a beautiful and solidly-built body. Whereas similar models have essentially been digital cameras with the influence of a classic design, the X100 turns things the other way round and has the design very much as the p..." - Mar 19 2011 More » | |
| ePhotoZine: "The Fujifilm FinePix X100 is a unique camera in an increasingly competitive category. For a long time the difference in image quality between compact cameras with small sensors, and Digital SLRs with much larger sensors has been well known. The Fujifilm FinePix X100 aims to bring the image quality of a large sensor to a smaller camera, and should also bring the speed of DSLRs with it. Thankfully Fujifilm has deliver..." - Mar 19 2011 More » | |
| Photography BLOG: "The Fujifilm Finepix X100 is one of the most surprising, appealing and well-realised cameras of recent times, offering a compelling mix of intuitive handling, impeccable image quality, and a truly innovative viewfinder. That's not to say that you should all rush out and buy one - by its very nature a retro-styled, film-inspired 35mm fixed lens camera with a leaning towards street photography will limit the X100's na..." - Mar 18 2011 More » | |
| BJP: "The FinePix X100 is a simply a great-looking piece of engineering. The retro design look is just perfect, and, as Adrian Clarke of Fujifilm told us earlier this week, was a conscious choice to appeal to professional photographers - the initial design for the X100 was too "futuristic," Clarke told us, and engineers had to go back to the drawing board. The camera is not too light, but I would argue that..." - Mar 17 2011 More » | |
| PhotoReview Australia: "Fujifilm's Finepix X100 has been designed with photo enthusiasts in mind and, as such, is totally unsuitable for point-and-press snapshooters. And at a local RRP of $1299, it's priced at the top end of the compact camera market, where it competes with 'prestige' brands. As by far the most interesting camera to be released in the first quarter of 2011, it has created a frisson of excitement in a jaded market tha..." - Feb 17 2011 More » | |
| PhotoRad: "First impressions of the Fuji X100 samples we were shown are that it feels lighter than its magnesium alloy body and solid metal dials would suggest, but it still feels solid and substantial in your hand. The analogue-style control dials on top of the Fuji X100 body are a nice feature, and based on user feedback Fujifilm has made the Function button on top of the body programmable so that photographers can set their..." - Feb 02 2011 More » | |
| dpreview: "The X100 is a camera that has intrigued ever since its announcement, and this has only been compounded by the wait since Photokina so see a working version. And while the model we have is still a prototype, it's fair to say that it lives up to expectations in many respects. The X100 is every bit as pretty in the flesh as it looks in pictures, but what these can't convey is the sheer quality and solidity of the..." - Jan 25 2011 More » | |
| Pocket-lint: "So, give or take, you can do most of your photography without even bothering with the screen on the back. All the same, you might want to because the 2.8-inch LCD is a really pretty stunning 1.4millon dot display and offers excellent levels of contrast and details of what it shows. It looks to be a winner particularly for playback mode when you'll genuinely be able to tell if you've captured that shot in the way tha..." - Sep 27 2010 More » |
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User Review of the camera - Fuji Finepix X100
Great Camera., Armored Rah
I could go on and on about this camera, but instead, I'll just tell you this. After over 15 years of photography, no other camera has come this close to perfection. There are plenty of websites and furums dedicated to these cameras, so just do a quick google search if you want the details.
Best "FUN" Camera for the pro photographer, Keith Woodhall
I love this thing. More than all my L glass and my 5d2s. It takes AMAZING jpegs images, its is subtle and barely draws attention. Its light. I barely ever shoot in raw because the jpegs really do look that good. The focusing is a bit slow, but during daytime street shooting i zone focus. Otherwise, the focusing accuracy is far better than my 5D mark 2, and sadly enough, faster in dim lighting conditions.
Handing your camera off to someone else? Set the dials to "A" and let them go for it. this thing makes brilliant decisions, it nails exposure, and its decision making regarding color is second to none.
Oh yeah and the on camera flash is actually useable, and at certain distances gives a glamorous ring light effect.
In summary, as a full time commercial shooter, and an owner of top of the line Canon products, this is my favorite camera EVER. (keep in mind, being a Canon user, the slow focusing issues were barely noticeable). The x100s is out now, and i am still happy with this one. Should the opportunity to upgrade ever arise (for the better focusing on the new model) i wouldn't hesitate for a second.
a photographer's camera, Gerald
I am an avid photographer, take a picture of something virtually every day. This is my carry with me at all times camera.
Excellent images. Good at higher ISO's. Kind of a quirky camera that requires some experimentation and study to get
the most from it. But worth it.
Great Walk Around / Travel Camera, Brent Alexander
General Overview- Over a Year of Use!
I won't bore you specs and pixel-peeping analysis, this camera is fantastic! I used to shoot Leica, because of it's size and quality but I became frustrated with low-light performance and lack of macro on the M8 platform. So I sold my M8.2, and the lenses, and purchased the Fuji X100 for a trip to Japan. I was initially a little flustered with the performance (as with all cameras you need to learn them first before committing to taking good images) but the images I got out of this camera were simply stunning. The detail and color are fantastic, rivaling and even surpassing, what I got with my Leica M8.2 and a 35 f1.4 lens.
Buy With Your Heart- Zoom With Your Feet
You choose this camera because you want to be as inconspicuous as possible (the shutter is nearly silent) and you have time to focus and compose an image. This is not a camera for the point-n-shoot crowd, that's why Fuji made the X10 & X20. This camera is for the aperture priority or shutter priority photographer who can live with one lens and "zoom with their feet".
Form Factor- Styling & Color
The only thing that bothered me about this camera was the body color. I typically only buy black body cameras because people notice them a little less then silver or another colors. I was on assignment in New Orleans a few months back and no one paid attention to me, but everyone noticed my wife with her Nikon with an 18-200mm lens. They figured I was the poor guy with an old film camera.
Final Decision
Here I am, a year later, and I sold my Silver X100 and purchased the X100 Black Limited Edition, not because I think it will be a collectors item one day, but because I love this camera, I got it figured out, and I can be more discreet. I shoot professionally and I have my pick of cameras to shoot with, but when I want to travel light, I grab this camera every time.
You can see a few of my pics in the customer provided images.
Happy Shooting!
-Brent Alexander
Its a great Camera, BIPIN PILLAY
I get strange looks whenever I pull this camera out. People think its a Leica from the 50s. The picture quality is stunning. 90% of the time I do not even use the flash. The photos come out great even in ambient light indoors.
I love this limited edition at a significant price reduction., Francis Fung "JULIA DEVENDORF"
Purchased this from Amazon as used. Actually it is brand new judged by the manual and components are still sealed in original wrapping. I love this camera especially the dual OVF and EVF for framing and viewing photos. The EVF is of the highest resolution for a camera of this price. The OVF allows you to see as through the naked eye. I love to be able to view photos through the LCD as well as the EVF. I also like to take photos with the OVF. One word of caution, dont be alarmed when you use the Macro mode for focusing you will lost the OVF. This way you will not be misled by the paralex in extreme close framing, it makes sense. By the way even you purchased from Amazon as used, the limited edition certificate still comes in the box as a new purchase. Thank you Amazon for an extremely good deal otherwise I cannot afford this limited edition at the list price.
Fujifilm will never go out of style, kristy156
Fujifilm makes great quality cameras for beginners to experts and they mostly always give their products a vintage look to them. They are some of the best cameras out there and if you want great pictures this is the way to go. Fujifilm makes an even better camera that is worth every penny!!
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Amazing camera, Brett Moen
I'm a professional photographer, for work I use Nikon D3x or a Hasselblad H with a digital back (rental) I bought this to have a nice walk around camera. For that its perfect.
The view finder is AMAZING! I have nothing bad to say about it
The focus can be slow and I dont like how you have to use the digital view finder to focus on close things, I'd rather take my chance with parallax error and guess.
The menus are odd, but easy to get to know after a few minutes.
I love how it looks. I got the black version but I have friends that have the silver one and I love the classic look of the camera. With the leather case every one would think you had an old fashion 35mm range finder camera.
The battery life is ok. They last me about 100 shots. The flash really drains them fast. So I would recommend a spare
I dont think there is a better camera on the market at this price.
I love the old school look to this one, Jon Benton
This camera is awesome because it has a vintage look to it and takes amazing pictures. If you dont really care about the vintage look, Fujifilm makes an even better camera that has a lot more to offer.
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A Professional's Point & Shoot, Bruce Leventhal
The X100 is the last body out of the bag, unless I'm looking to go light & discrete. I'm a nature/wilflife photographer, so this camera does not see a lot of action. However, when I'm on the streets of a city or visiting a sleepy little village, the X100 is my go to body.
The 35 f2.0 is fast and sharp, while the body is uncluttered and responsive enough for most street shooting situations. I love the hybrid viewfinder, as I sometimes prefer to shoot the camera like an "old school" rangefinder, but will use the live-view mode whenenever framing accuracy is my priority, My only issue with the X100 is with the selection of autofocus points. While the camera has a liberal number of AF points, your hands must do gymnastics when finding and pressing a poorly positioned button, while toggling the buttons around the command dial with your other hand. The awkwardness of this process requires me to take the camera away from the eye.
If you're looking for a single camera that can deliver professional image in a discrete package, the Black X100 might be the right body for you too.
Review, Milt Lefebvre
Excellent pictures. A little complicated but is a high-end product that I still need to fully master. It doesn't need a zoom feature, since it is almost full-frame.
Always Ready To Go, Susan Stricken
I haven't had this much fun with a camera since my last 35mm. The settings are right where they should be and it's always ready to go. I programmed the custom button for the film simulations; lately I play with those a lot. The motion panorama feature is excellent. The battery lasts a surprisingly long time. This camera never lets me down.
Do NOT buy this camera from Big Value Inc through Amazon, C. Reed "Caitriona Reed"
Love this camera until I had to get a repair from Fuji. Sent it in, only to discover that the warranty was not valid as the camera was a grey-market camera (i.e. not legally for sale in the us) and that I would have to pay for the repair.
BIG VALUE INC. (who fulfilled my Amazon order) should get a prize for their amazing disinterest in resolving the issue, despite my threats of reporting them to the FTC and the FBI internet crime division (which I did).
Five Stars to AMAZON customer service who were amazing, efficient, and who refunded the $500 cost of the repair.
And Five stars to Fuji who had been prepared to honor the warranty despite it being a month out-of-date, until they saw the serial number on the camera rendered the warranty invalid.
Get this amazing little camera from Adorama, or any other official Fujifilm dealer.
love this product!, A Customer
Amazing quality! Excellent in VERY low lighting without a flash. My husband has been coveting this for over 1 year and hasn;t put it down since I surprised him at Christmas
love this product!, Karin Crosby
Amazing quality! Excellent in VERY low lighting without a flash. My husband has been coveting this for over 1 year and hasn;t put it down since I surprised him at Christmas
Beautiful image quality, A Customer
A very well-made camera. Compact yer produces beautiful images. Love the flash is so smart that it gives just right amount of the compensation. The image doesn't get washed out because of the flash. A perfect street/travel camera.
Beautiful image quality, Esther
A very well-made camera. Compact yer produces beautiful images. Love the flash is so smart that it gives just right amount of the compensation. The image doesn't get washed out because of the flash. A perfect street/travel camera.
Great Complement to Your DSLR Burden, A Customer
From what I heard, I was expecting this camera to feel like a high quality item. It is. I am a proud owner and there is no day that I do not bring it along with me. I have learned to get around its quirks and shoot beautiful, expressive pictures with it. I never gave up on it despite its temper. It's like a love affair. Once you conquer the initial rough start, the relationship brings a wide smile on your face and takes your passion to mind-blowing heights. The camera is that good.
Great Complement to Your DSLR Burden, Cutter Pillar
From what I heard, I was expecting this camera to feel like a high quality item. It is. I am a proud owner and there is no day that I do not bring it along with me. I have learned to get around its quirks and shoot beautiful, expressive pictures with it. I never gave up on it despite its temper. It's like a love affair. Once you conquer the initial rough start, the relationship brings a wide smile on your face and takes your passion to mind-blowing heights. The camera is that good.
A bit better than excellent if you want a range finder, A Customer
This camera takes amazing, crystal clear, shots with amazingly vibrant colors. Do not buy this if you're capturing motion. It does take time to frame shots. Stunning portraits and fun street photography. Check out fujifilm x100 enthusiasts on flickr.
I use this camera as full manual. You will need to set your own aperture/shutter minimum, in my opinion. Full auto is too slow and dosen't do a good job. You'll lose the awesome of this camera if you use auto.