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Fujifilm X100 Review

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    Main Features

    • 12MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter
    • ISO 200 - 12800
    • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
    • 2.8" Fixed Type Screen
    • 1440k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
    • 5 fps continuous shooting
    • HD - 1280 x 720 video
    • 445g. 126 x 75 x 54 mm
    • Replaced by Fujifilm X100S
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    Fujifilm X100 Overview

    First introduced in May 2011 , Fujifilm FinePix X100 is a 12.0MP Large Sensor Compact camera with a APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and 35 mm F2.0 lens. Fujifilm later replaced X100 with X100S. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these cameras:
    Compare Fujifilm FinePix X100 vs Fujifilm X100S

    Fujifilm X100 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Fujifilm X100 is a member of Fujifilm's X100 series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Fujifilm X100 Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Fujifilm X100V
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    2020 26.0MP - APS-C 11.0 fps 128 x 75 x 53mm 478g
    Fujifilm X100F
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    2017 24.0MP - APS-C 8.0 fps 127 x 75 x 52mm 469g
    Fujifilm X100T
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    2014 16.0MP - APS-C 6.0 fps 127 x 74 x 52mm 440g
    Fujifilm X100S
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    2013 16.0MP - APS-C 6.0 fps 127 x 74 x 54mm 445g
    Fujifilm X100
    2011 12.0MP - APS-C 5.0 fps 126 x 75 x 54mm 445g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series:
    Fujifilm X100V vs X100F vs X100T vs X100S vs X100

    Fujifilm X100 has an Overall Score of 53/100 and ranked #44 out of 61 in Large Sensor Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #426 out of 1220 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Fujifilm X100 Physical Specs
    Fujifilm X100 weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) and has external dimensions of 126 x 75 x 54 mm (4.96 x 2.95 x 2.13″). Considering that the average weight of Large Sensor Compact type cameras is 401g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 54mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm X100 with the dimensions:

    Fujifilm X100 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Fujifilm X100 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Fujifilm X100, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Fujifilm X100 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Fujifilm X100 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Fujifilm X100 with its main competitors:

    Fujifilm X100 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs X100 Thickness vs X100
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Fujifilm X100S
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    445g equal weight 54mm equal thickness
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Fujifilm X10
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    350g 95g lighter 57mm 3mm thicker
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Fujifilm X100F
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    469g 24g heavier 52mm 2mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Fujifilm X100V
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    478g 33g heavier 53mm 1mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Fujifilm X30
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    423g 22g lighter 60mm 6mm thicker
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Fujifilm X100T
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    440g 5g lighter 52mm 2mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Fujifilm X20
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    353g 92g lighter 57mm 3mm thicker
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Sony RX100
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    240g 205g lighter 36mm 18mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Fujifilm X100 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Fujifilm X100 Sensor and Photography Features

    Fujifilm X100 has a 12.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features EXR processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4288 x 2848 pixels with aspect ratios of 3:2 and 16:9. X100 has a native ISO range of 200 - 12800 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Fujifilm X100 is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Canon M6 MII with its 33.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Fujifilm X100 vs Canon M6 MII or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Fujifilm X100 DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Fujifilm X100 sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 73 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Fujifilm X100 here.

    Anti-Aliasing Filter

    Another important feature about Fujifilm X100's sensor is the lack of anti-alias (Low-pass) filter. Removing anti-aliasing filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but on the other side it also increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

    Let's look at how the size of the Fujifilm X100's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Fujifilm X100 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Fujifilm X100 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Fujifilm X100 Lens

    Fujifilm X100 features a 35 mm F2.0 Prime lens. This prime lens makes X100 a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens.

    Wide Coverage

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    X100
    Widest - Canon G1 X II
    Average
    Telezoom

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    X100
    Longest - Panasonic ZS200
    Average

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    X100
    Fastest - Panasonic LX10
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    X100
    Fastest - Leica Q
    Average

    Fujifilm X100's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.



    Fujifilm X100 LCD and Viewfinder

    Fujifilm X100 has a Fixed Type 2.8" LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. At only 2.8", the screen is on the smaller side and 460kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.



    Fujifilm X100 back view and LCD

    X100 has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 1,440kdots and coverage of 90%. 90% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image. The magnification ratio of the viewfinder is 0.5x (35mm equivalent).

    Fujifilm X100 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect X100 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Fujifilm X100 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 300 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Large Sensor Compact type cameras is 303 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Large Sensor Compact Cameras

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    Leica X Vario with its 450shots is the model with longest battery life among Large Sensor Compact cameras. Check the comparison of Fujifilm X100 vs Leica X Vario or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Fujifilm X100 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Fujifilm X100S
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    1920 x 1080 330shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Fujifilm X10
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    1920 x 1080 270shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Fujifilm X100F
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    1920 x 1080 390shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Fujifilm X100V
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    4096 x 2160 420shots Yes Yes No
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Fujifilm X30
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    1920 x 1080 470shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Fujifilm X100T
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    1920 x 1080 330shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Fujifilm X20
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    1920 x 1080 270shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Camera Sony RX100
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    1920 x 1080 330shots No No Yes

    Fujifilm X100 Video Features

    With Fujifilm X100, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 24 fps and save in and MPEG-4 formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    X100 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a None speaker.
    Fujifilm X100 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Large Sensor Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 or Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III in a similar price range.

    Fujifilm X100 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Fujifilm X100 can shoot continuously at max speed of 5 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    X100 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Fujifilm X100 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 49 points to choose from.

    Fujifilm X100 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Fujifilm X100 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    External Flash Shoe
    Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    RAW Shooting
    12.800 Max ISO
    49 Focus Points
    1/4000s High Shutter Speed
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    Fast 2.00 Lens at Wide
    Fast 2.00 Lens at Tele
    1440kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    Good Low Light ISO - 1001
    Panorama Shooting
    AE Bracketing
    3.0-stops Built-in ND Filter
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Small LCD Screen ( 2.8")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 460kdots )
    Heavy Body: 445
    No Environmental Sealing
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    What type of Photography is Fujifilm X100 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Fujifilm X100 in 5 different photography areas.

    Fujifilm X100 for Portrait Photography

    Fujifilm X100 has a score of 52 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
    RAW shooting capability
    External Flash Shoe
    Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    No Image Stabilization
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X100 for Portrait Photography

    Fujifilm X100 for Street Photography

    Fujifilm X100 has a score of 61 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
    RAW shooting capability
    Small Body
    Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
    No Image Stabilization
    35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X100 for Street Photography

    Fujifilm X100 for Sports Photography

    Fujifilm X100 has a score of 45 for Sports Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Sports is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    49 Focus Points
    Good Low Light ISO
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    External Flash Shoe
    RAW shooting capability
    Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Image Stabilization
    35 mm Tele Lens

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X100 for Sports Photography

    Fujifilm X100 for Daily Photography

    Fujifilm X100 has a score of 66 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
    RAW shooting capability
    445g
    Body Thickness 54mm

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X100 for Daily Photography

    Fujifilm X100 for Landscape Photography

    Fujifilm X100 has a score of 40 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    RAW shooting capability
    Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm X100 for Landscape Photography
    Fujifilm X100 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Fujifilm X100 compares with other Large Sensor Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Fujifilm X100 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm X100

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Fujifilm X100 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Fujifilm X100V
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    Fujifilm X30
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    Fujifilm X100T
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    Fujifilm X20
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    Sony RX100
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Fujifilm X100
    Does the Fujifilm X100 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Fujifilm X100 have RAW support?
    Does the Fujifilm X100 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Fujifilm X100 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Fujifilm X100?
    What is the Sensor Size of Fujifilm X100?
    is the Fujifilm X100 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Fujifilm X100 have Touch Screen?
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    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Fujifilm X100?
    What is the Weight of Fujifilm X100?
    What are the Dimensions of Fujifilm X100?
    Fujifilm FinePix X100 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Fujifilm
    Model Fujifilm FinePix X100
    Announced 2011-05-16
    Body Type Large sensor compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 35 mm (1×)
    Max Aperture F2.0
    Macro Focus Range 10cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology TFT color LCD monitor
    Screen Size 2.8"
    Screen Resolution 460k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
    Viewfinder Resolution 1,440k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 90%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.5x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 9.00 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 73
    DxO Color Depth 22.9
    DxO Dynamic Range 12.4
    DxO Low Light ISO 1001
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size APS-C
    Sensor Dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm
    Sensor Area 372.88mm2
    Sensor Resolution 12 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4288 x 2848
    Max Native ISO 12,800
    Min Native ISO 200
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 49
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats MPEG-4
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 445g
    Physical Dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm
    Battery Life 300 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model NP-95
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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