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Fujifilm X-M1 Summary
16 Megapixels
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
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.
Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.
Spot Metering
Depth-Of-Field Preview: Improve perception of DOF before shooting.
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 X-M1 Assessment
The Fuji X-M1 fits between the flagship X-E2
Fujifilm X-E2 and basic X-A1
Fujifilm X-A1. It features Fuji's first-generation 16 megapixels X-Trans CMOS sensor and a second generation EXR II processor which captures full-resolution images at 5.6 FPS and 1080p HD video at 30 FPS.
Decidedly entry-level by its lack of a viewfinder, the X-M1 offers a simple feature-set yet has a high number of controls, including dual control-dials. There is also a mode-dial and a standard hot-shoe, plus most Fuji lenses have an aperture-ring too.
The Fuji X-M1 is the most affordable camera with an X-Trans sensor and only of a handful of such entry-level models without an anti-alias filter. The benefit of the X-Trans sensor is does not need a low-pass filter to prevent moire artifacts. This lets it maximize lens sharpness and therefore image-quality, which is exactly where the Fuji X-M1 delivers results above its peers. Noise is extremely low, details are rendered sharply and the dynamic-range is great.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Extremely low image noise until ISO 1600 | Autofocus speed is below average |
| Excellent retention of details | Slow shot-to-shot speed with autofocus |
| Great dynamic-range | Poor AWB accuracy |
| Reliable metering | Not Exposure-Priority |
| Nicely saturated colors | EC dial moves easily |
| Very good automatic white-balance | Delay up to 2s to start video recording |
| Instant shutter-lag | Short battery-life |
| High number of external controls | |
| Good build quality | |
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While image-quality is exemplary, no camera is perfect and this one too has some weak points. Its Contrast-Detect AF system falls behind that of competing models and even further behind those using Phase-Detect AF. Shot-to-shot speeds are on the slow-side as well, so this camera is not ideal for capturing action. Generally though, the X-M1 is responsive with a nearly instant shutter-lag and reasonable black-out time.
People looking for great image-quality at an affordable price have a good deal to like about the Fuji X-M1. This mirrorless itself is also relatively compact and saves weight compared to a DSLR. While Fuji's lenses are not the smallest, most offer impressive image-quality which allow the X-Trans sensor to show its full potential.
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| Fujifilm X-A1 Fujifilm X-A1 - Anti-Alias filter and Bayer color-filter array |
| Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-E2 - Built-in 2.4 MP EVF with Eye-Start sensor, Phase-Detect AF, 7 FPS, Digital Level, Stereo sound input |
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Fujifilm X-M1 Highlights
Mirrorless digital cameraSensor-Size: 24 x 16mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 16 Megapixels Mirrorless | ISO 200-25600 |
| Fujifilm X Mount 1.5X FLM | Shutter 1/4000-30s |
| Built-in Dust Reduction | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 5.6 FPS Drive, 30 Images | Custom white-balance |
| 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Spot-Metering |
| 3" LCD 920K Pixels | Hot-Shoe |
| Lithium-Ion Battery | |
| Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
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