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Fujifilm FinePix X-S1

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Pros

  • Plenty of in-camera fine-tuning is available
  • Build quality is well above average
  • Distortion and vignetting were also well controlled

Cons

  • more sensitive Slightly larger
  • EXR mode is not available for manual exposure
  • Fujifilm X-S1 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 8.8x6.6 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 2.8
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 - Pros & Cons

Fujifilm FinePix X-S1

Pros

  • Plenty of in-camera fine-tuning is available
  • Build quality is well above average
  • Distortion and vignetting were also well controlled
  • Super Macro mode and impressive maximum apertures
  • Macro performance is excellent
  • of a performance on par with the best expert compacts

Cons

  • more sensitive Slightly larger
  • EXR mode is not available for manual exposure
  • Fujifilm X-S1 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Does the Fujifilm X-S1 have Weather Sealing
  • Fujifilm X-S1 have Image Stabilization
  • X-S1 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen
  • it doesn't have a headphone port though
  • Slight flare in a backlit shot captured without the lens hood
  • the camera often took a second or two to find focus
  • high-speed movie modes
  • camera noises may be recorded

Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.35 in
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2664
  • 4000x2248
  • 2992x2992
  • 2816x2112
  • 2816x1864
  • 2816x1584
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1080
  • 1536x1536
ProcessorEXR
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom26.0 x
Digital zoom2.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv24 - 624
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Single Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadyes
Folded opticsno
Filter diameter2.44 in
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range8
Flash modesAuto
External flash connectionHot shoe
External flashyes
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Average
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
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Dimensions
Weight31.92 oz
Width5.31 in
Height4.21 in
Depth5.87 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)500
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 250
  • 320
  • 400
  • 500
  • 640
  • 800
  • 1000
  • 1250
  • 1600
  • 2000
  • 2500
  • 3200
  • 4000
  • 5000
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum12800
Boosted ISO minimum4000
Boosted ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.47 in
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Dioptre correctionyes
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max resolution (highest frame rate)320 x 120
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)200.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Colour of productBlack
Type of protection
  • Dirt resistant
  • Splashbacks
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Internal storage26.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size8.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
  • RAW
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB version2.0
Microphone portyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 Fujifilm - Editorial Reviews (16)

4.0
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Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 Fujifilm X-S1 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 24.11.2011
Fujifilm X-S1 Review | Camera Decision
2.8

Fujifilm X-S1 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 2/3-inch sized EXRCMOS sensor and 24-624 mm F2.8-5.6 lens. Read our X-S1 review to find its pros and cons.

Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 review: an expert compact performance from a bridge-format camera
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DXOMARK
Published: 27.06.2012
Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 review: an expert compact performance from a bridge-format camera

Bridge cameras often suffer from so-so image quality and cheap finishing touches. How does this premium bridge from Fuji compare to such expert compact cameras as the Canon Powershot S100 or G12? Does it use the same sensor as the Fujifilm X10? What differences in performance can we expect when pitting it against an APS-C hybrid? Here are the DxOMark.com test results for the Fujifilm FinePix X-S1.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 10.02.2012
Fujifilm X-S1
4.0

The Fuji XS-1 is offered as a premium-grade superzoom for those who want the flexibility of a 26x optical zoom in one lens, but does it deliver?

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PCMAG
Fujifilm X-S1

The Fujifilm X-S1 is as big and as expensive as an SLR, but packs an amazing 26x zoom lens and excels at low-light shooting.

Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 Fujifilm X-S1 Review
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Digital Photography School
Published: 21.04.2012
Fujifilm X-S1 Review
3.0

I nearly missed this one. It was only while previewing the glamourous new Fujifilm X-Pro1 that this fixed lens sibling showed its presence. And it was well worth the effort to suss out its talents. I have to admit to a partiality to maxi zoom cameras … yes, I know they can be difficult to

Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 Fujifilm X-S1 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 09.02.2012
Fujifilm X-S1 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Fujifilm X-S1 is a premium bridge-style super-zoom camera with a 26x zoom lens and a long list of stand-out features. The X-S1 boasts a 24-624mm focal range, full 1080p movies with stereo sound, 3 inch tilting LCD screen, a high resolution electronic viewfinder, 7fps burst shooting, full manual controls and a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch sensor with JPEG and RAW formats. Read our in-depth Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 review to find out if this is the only camera that you need.

Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 Fujifilm X-S1 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 05.04.2012
Fujifilm X-S1 review
5.0

A few small niggles, but this ultra-zoom camera triumphs in all the areas that really matter

Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 Fuji X-S1 Review | Neocamera
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Fuji X-S1 Review: Features, Suitability and Capability

Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 Fujifilm X-S1 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 09.02.2012
Fujifilm X-S1 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Fujifilm X-S1 is a premium bridge-style super-zoom camera with a 26x zoom lens and a long list of stand-out features. The X-S1 boasts a 24-624mm focal range, full 1080p movies with stereo sound, 3 inch tilting LCD screen, a high resolution electronic viewfinder, 7fps burst shooting, full manual controls and a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch sensor with JPEG and RAW formats. Read our in-depth Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 review to find out if this is the only camera that you need.

Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 Fujifilm X-S1
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Photo Review
Published: 06.03.2012
Fujifilm X-S1
4.3

A fixed-lens premium super-zoom camera with Full HD video capabilities, which is targeted at nature photographers who want an all-in-one capture device.

Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 Fujifilm X-S1 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 24.11.2011
Fujifilm X-S1 Review

Fujifilm X-S1 review, find out how the X-S1 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Pocket-lint
Published: 14.02.2012
Fujifilm X-S1
4.0

The X-S1’s £700 price tag is a big ask, but the camera does come with big features. It’s got a great viewfinder, is wonderful to use, produces

Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 Fujifilm X-S1 review
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T3
Published: 18.03.2012
Fujifilm X-S1 review
4.0

Is this the Fujifilm X-S1 26x super zoom camera worth spending £700 on?

Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 Fuji X-S1 review
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Published: 13.02.2012
Fuji X-S1 review
4.0

Fuji's X range-topping 26x zoom bridge camera

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Published: 09.03.2012
Fujifilm X-S1 Review