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Fujifilm XF1 Summary
12 Megapixels
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Continuous Drive
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Spot Metering
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
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Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Fuji XF1 Assessment
The Fuji XF1 is the only pocketable digital camera with a mechanical zoom. This premium compact features direct manual-controls including dual control-dials and a highly customizable interface.
This model uses a 12 MP BSI-CMOS sensor with Fuji EXR technology which gives it a class-leading dynamic range. It is paired with a ultra-bright F/1.8 - 4.9 ultra-wide-angle 4X optical zoom lens.
The Fuji XF1 delivers good image quality for mid-size prints up to ISO 1600. With its reliable metering and decent white-balance system, the XF1 is a capable camera. A fast autofocus system and a responsive interface round off this camera's performance.
Competition is tough for the XF1 and depends on priorities. The only similarly specified digital camera with a mechanical zoom is the considerable larger Fujifilm Finepix X10
Fujifilm Finepix X10. Otherwise there are premium ones of similar size, most notably the Sony RX100
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 which sports a much larger 1" sensor with 20 megapixels. Given the similar pricing of these models, it comes down to image quality versus interface and that is a really tough choice.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Ultra-Bright F/1.8 Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom | Excessively strong noise-reduction |
| Very low image noise | High edge-softness |
| Stellar dynamic-range | High optical distortion |
| Unique mechanical zoom lens slides into camera body | LCD not Exposure-Priority and incorrect Live-Histogram |
| Excellent resistance to chromatic aberrations | Incorrect framing shown for RAW files |
| Good center-sharpness | Average shot-to-shot speed |
| Very reliable metering | 2s Filming delay |
| Very quick and accurate autofocus | Poor tripod mount placement |
| Instant shutter-lag | Short battery-life |
| Good build quality | |
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Fujifilm XF1 Related Information
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| Fujifilm Finepix X10 Fujifilm Finepix X10 - F/2 - 2.8 Wide-Angle Zoom, Hot-Shoe, Wired Remote, Much Larger |
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Fujifilm XF1 Highlights
Compact digital cameraSensor-Size: 9 x 7mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 12 Megapixels Fixed Lens | ISO 100-3200 |
| 4X Mechanically Linked Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/2000-30s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 7 FPS Drive, 8 Images | Custom white-balance |
| 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Spot-Metering |
| 3" LCD 460K Pixels | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
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