Fujifilm X-S1 for Landscape Photography

Is the Fujifilm X-S1 good for Landscape Photography?

$299.95

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape Photography Score

POOR

Fujifilm X-S1 has a score of 36 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape Photography is important for you, we strongly recommend you to consider the Alternative cameras listed at the bottom of this page.
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Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape Photography Detailed Analysis

Manual Exposure Mode

A correct exposure of a landscape shot is very important. Even though modern digital cameras features advanced algorithms to calculate the right exposure, they still may fail some difficult conditions. Manual exposure mode in these conditions helps a lot in order to achieve correct exposure.

Manual Focus Mode

With the manual focus mode, you can make fine adjustments to have the perfect focus.

24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage

Even though there are very good examples of landscapes photos taken with tele lenses, most of the landscape photos are taken with wide angle lenses.

RAW shooting capability

RAW files contains much more color information compared to JPEGs, and gives you more room for post processing without significant quality loss. They provide wider dynamic range and option to recover shadow and highlight clipping to some degree.

Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP

Fujifilm X-S1's 12.0MP resolution is not ideal for landscape photography but you can still achieve large prints with good framing and technique.

Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor

Fujifilm X-S1's small sensor struggles in low light situations compared to larger sensors.

No Environmental Sealings

Landscape photographs are taken outdoors and you should be prepared for all kind of weather conditions.

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Fujifilm X-S1 Alternatives in SLR-like (bridge) cameras for Landscape Photography

Sony RX10 IV Compare X-S1 vs RX10 IV	20 MP \| 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-600 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #134 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #2
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony RX10 III Compare X-S1 vs RX10 III	20 MP \| 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-600 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #144 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #5
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Panasonic FZ2500 Compare X-S1 vs FZ2500	20 MP \| 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-480 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #99 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #1
	Imaging Features 93 Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony RX10 Compare X-S1 vs RX10	20 MP \| 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-200 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #184 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #9
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Panasonic FZ1000 II Compare X-S1 vs FZ1000 II	20 MP \| 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor 25-400 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #129 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #3
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony RX10 IV

Sony RX10 III

Panasonic FZ2500

Sony RX10

Panasonic FZ1000 II