Fujifilm X100S
Announced January 7, 2013
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
Fujifilm X100S is a capable premium compact camera that pairs a unique 16MP X-Trans sensor with an innovative hybrid viewfinder in a retro-styled body. Although it offers excellent image quality and snappy performance, the fixed lens and niche control system may frustrate casual users.
Weighted from 34 reviewer scores
Pros
- Exceptional image quality and color rendition
- Innovative hybrid optical and electronic viewfinder
- Responsive performance and improved autofocus
- Compact, stylish, and durable build
- Versatile manual controls and built-in ND filter
Cons
- Inconsistent or slow autofocus performance
- Poorly placed tripod mount and battery compartment design
- High price point for a fixed-lens camera
- Frustrating control layout and menu system
- Limited battery life and inaccurate indicators
- Launch price $1,299.95 (USD)
- Sensor 16.3MP APS-C CMOS
- Video 1080p 60p UHD 60p
- Stabilization In-body IS
- Burst 20 fps electronic 6 fps mechanical
What the Reviewers Say
All 34 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- DPReview 81/100
The Fujifilm X100S is a hugely likable, very capable camera with some useful tricks up its sleeve.
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The stylish retro design of the camera is certainly one of the factors that attract so many people to the Fuji X100S. Having a similar look like old film rangefinders / compact SLRs, the Fuji X100S is a very appealing instrument with a unique “character” to it.
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Fuji’s strategy for the X100S was to keep the good features of the X100, make changes according to customer requests and to evolve the technologies.
- The Verge 8/10
During my entire time with the X100S, I’ve struggled with who exactly this camera is for.
- WIRED 8/10
The Fujifilm X100S is the camera you want without even knowing it.
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The Fujifilm X100s delivers excellent image quality and a set of unique features including the excellent optical / electronic viewfinder.
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It may look almost identical to the original X100, but the new X100S includes so many improvements, particularly to its operational speed, that it definitely feels like shooting with an entirely new camera.
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Don't be fooled by the Fujifilm X100S's retro exterior; it's a modern, full-featured digital camera that impressed us enough to earn our Editors' Choice award.
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The Fuji X100S is a very enjoyable and rewarding camera to use, its hybrid viewfinder is superb, the retro-style controls enable quick control over exposure and the advanced filters are available when you fancy a bit of fun.
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So finally, a camera that I don't wish that I had a bigger DSLR by my side. I am perfectly happy with the results that I'm seeing off of this.
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What type of camera you’ll opt for is down to you, but as compacts go, the Fujifilm X100S is one of the best we’ve seen.
- Digital Trends 8.5/10
The Fujifilm X100S is a very good camera, geared toward photographers who really want control over almost every aspect of still image quality.
- CNET 7.8/10
There’s enough improved in the X100S over the X100 that I think it’s worth the extra money over the now-reduced-price model: it delivers better performance, photo quality and usability.
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Despite a few weak points, I really enjoyed using the X100s and it is definitely a camera that I will bring with me for day-to-day photography.
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Essentially, what you have in the X100s is a tiny, super capable camera with fast, sharp glass that handles like a Leica M.
- Photo Review 8.8/10
Superficially, Fujifilm’s X100S may seem like a minor update to its popular predecessor, the X100. But, below its smart, ‘retro’ styled exterior, some important changes have been made.
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The new sensor is highly capable as well and this is the best Fuji digital camera to date, period. It is fast and feels like a mature camera.
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We've got a lot of praise for the X100S, but that comes with a sprinkling of negatives too.
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Like its predecessor, the 16 Megapixel APS-C sensor-toting Fujifilm X100S is a bit of a curio that sits between the old world and the new digital one.
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[T]hat this is the best compact camera we’ve ever reviewed. After all, it’s also the most expensive.
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The Fuji X100S is an extremely capable premium compact camera. It features a unique 16 MP X-Trans II CMOS sensor without anti-alias filter that delivers image-quality which competes with the best APS-C DSLRs on the market.
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The Fujifilm x100s is the ideal companion for street photography, travel, and just taking with you on a regular basis. In terms of the value, you can’t beat it in terms of bang-for-the-buck.
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The X100S is the world's best digital camera for travel, family and candid photography. It is so much better handling and gives far better images under a far broader range of conditions than any DSLR, mirrorless, compact or even LEICA camera.
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In case you’re wondering if this camera is worth the sticker price, our answer is a definitive Yes. In fact, it’s no longer an issue of whether or not you should buy this, rather it’s a matter of can you afford it or not.
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[T]he X100S is a photographer’s everyday camera. It might frustrate newcomers, unless they’re patient and willing to learn, but it’s a joy to use if you have any kind of familiarity with manual settings, and the fixed focal length is a creative constraint [...]
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To sum it up: the Fuji X100s is what the original Fuji X100 should’ve been!
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So that's my take on the Fujifilm X100S. For me it's a beautiful camera that's a little bit flawed, but what the heck, I enjoyed using it and it's been very interesting to see how these cameras work 'cause I'd never used one.
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This is the right camera for you.
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I’m off to Hawaii in June for a vacation, and the X100s is the only camera I’m taking with me.
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The FujiFilm X100S is in the same category as Sony's high end full frame compact the RX1.
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I’m really happy with the camera. A few quirks but otherwise a real performer.
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If you want a great all-around camera with an excellent non-removable prime lens at a reasonable price, the X100s is currently the one to get. If you want somewhat higher quality (and at 3x the cost), go for the Sony RX1R or whatever they’re about to replace it with.
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[T]his is a very nice camera, very fun to shoot with, not for everyone, but for those of you that are willing to take the time to get to know this camera, you will really enjoy shooting with this Fujifilm X100S.
