LCD and Viewfinder
Fujifilm XF10 has a Fixed Type 3″ LCD screen with a resolution of 1,040k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.
LCD is
Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.
XF10 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Large sensor compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 (Compare). If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.
Max Shutter speed
Fujifilm XF10 can shoot continuously at max speed of 6.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec. XF10 also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of 1/16000 sec. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter effects on your images in certain conditions.
Flash
Unfortunately XF10 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.
Focusing
Fujifilm XF10 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 91 points to choose from.
Fujifilm XF10 also features
Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.
Video Features
With Fujifilm XF10, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 15p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. This means that Fujifilm XF10 provides 4K (Ultra-HD) video, highest resolution that is available in the market today. When viewed on a 4K screen, you will be amazed by the level of details and the crispness.It is also a big step up from its predecessor which has a max video resolution of only. If you are thinking of upgrading your and shoot a lot of video, this is a big factor to consider in favor of XF10.
XF10 has a built-in Yes microphone and a Mono speaker. Fujifilm XF10 also has a port for an external microphone so you can record high quality sound with the help of an external microphone.
Connectivity and Storage
Fujifilm XF10 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.Fujifilm XF10's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our XF10. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.
You can connect XF10 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or Yes port.
Battery Fujifilm XF10 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a shooting life of 330 according to CIPA standards.
Considering that the average battery life of Large sensor compact type cameras is 305 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
Leica X Vario with its 450shots is the model with longest battery life among Large Sensor Compact cameras. Check the comparison of Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X Vario or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.
Fujifilm XF10 Features Compared to Main Competitors