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Fujifilm X-S1

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4.1
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User ratings:
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • Fabulous manual zoom lens
  • beautifully built and soooo comfortable
  • Superior picture creation at a bargain price

Cons

  • The on-camera flash was actually worse than average
  • the build quality is dreadful
  • This camera is slow as a slug like the x100

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 2.8
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Face detection
  • 3.0 in

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Fujifilm X-S1 - Pros & Cons

Fujifilm X-S1

Pros

  • Fabulous manual zoom lens
  • beautifully built and soooo comfortable
  • Superior picture creation at a bargain price
  • it works for you then great
  • of a performance on par with the best expert compacts
  • Build quality is well above average
  • Super Macro mode and impressive maximum apertures
  • Plenty of in-camera fine-tuning is available
  • The menu system is clearly laid out and easy to use
  • Distortion and vignetting were also well controlled
  • EVF is bright and also has an excellent 920k dot resolution

Cons

  • The on-camera flash was actually worse than average
  • the build quality is dreadful
  • This camera is slow as a slug like the x100
  • lens is not interchangeable and there's no mirror
  • Fuji rivals it in usability but not image quality
  • EXR mode is not available for manual exposure
  • more sensitive Slightly larger
  • have to dip into the menu system too often
  • noticeable softening of fine detail
  • no true optical viewfinder
  • not quite as intuitive as having two separate command dials

Fujifilm 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

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Fujifilm X-S1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom50.0 x
Digital zoom2.0 x
Maximum aperture2.8
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Face detection
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced ON
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Suppressed
External flash connectionHot shoe
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemMono
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
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Dimensions
Weight22.58 oz
Width5.24 in
Height3.58 in
Depth4.34 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)350
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Date imprintingyes
Energy Star certifiedno
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • Auto
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Fine
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG XR
  • RAW
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Field of view97.0 %
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.2 in
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Internal storage37.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file systemDPOF
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMini
USB version2.0
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
PictBridgeyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes

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Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm - Editorial Reviews (18)

3.8
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Fujifilm X-S1 Fuji X-S1 review
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Published: 13.02.2012
Fuji X-S1 review

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

Fujifilm 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 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 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.

Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm Finepix S1 Price review & Specifications
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DTechy
Published: 09.05.2018
Fujifilm Finepix S1 Price review & Specifications

Fujifilm Finepix S1 has Benn announced at price of RS 32,000 in India. Fujifilm Finepix S1 has vigorous specifications which makes it apart from other

Fujifilm X-S1 2015 Roundup: Long Zoom Compacts
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DPReview
Published: 05.11.2015
2015 Roundup: Long Zoom Compacts

The Long Zoom Compact category is probably the most diverse of any in our 2015 roundups. Within it are three separate sub-classes of camera, all of which offer 8x optical zoom or greater (up to a whopping 83x). Find out which we recommend. Read more

Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm FinePix S1 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 27.02.2014
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Fujifilm FinePix S1 is a new weather-proof bridge camera with a massive 50x, 24-1200mm zoom lens. The Fujifilm S1 also offers built-in wi-fi, full 1080p movies at 60fps with stereo sound, a 3 inch vari-angle LCD screen, 10ps burst shooting and a 16 megapixel back-illuminated EXR sensor with RAW support. Read our Fujifilm FinePix S1 review to find out if this is this the only camera you'll ever need...

Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm FinePix S1 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Fujifilm FinePix S1 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 05/15/2014Quick TakeProsSRAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situationsDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordWeather Sealed body allows you to shoot with confidence in all weather/situationsZoom range is amazing5-axis O.I.S. is very helpful when shooting on

Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm FinePix S1 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 30.05.2014
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Review
3.5

The Fujifilm FinePix S1 is a solid 50x zooming camera thanks to quick autofocus and a weather-resistant design.

Fujifilm 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 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.

Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm X-S1 review
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Fujifilm X-S1 review
3.0

With the same 12-million-pixel sensor as that used in the Fujifilm X10, a 24-624mm zoom lens and a 1.44-million-dot electronic viewfinder, the new Fujifilm X-S1 has the potential to redefine what we think about bridge cameras

Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm X-S1 Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 31.01.2012
Fujifilm X-S1 Review
4.5

Can this large-sensor superzoom take the category to a more professional level? What Digital Camera's Fujifilm X-S1 review...

Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm FinePix S1 review | Digital Trends
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Published: 27.06.2014
Fujifilm FinePix S1 review | Digital Trends

Fujifilm breaks from the pack of mega-zoom cameras with the FinePix S1. The 50x zoom bridge camera has a weather-resistant body, shoots in RAW, and delivers good quality images.

Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm FinePix S1 review: A 50x zoom for whatever weather you're in
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Published: 23.04.2014
Fujifilm FinePix S1 review: A 50x zoom for whatever weather you're in
3.5

The 50x zoom S1 has a weather- and dust-resistant seal and is a fast performer. Pixel peepers might not be happy with its photos, though.