- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Fujifilm X-S1
- 12 MP
- 26x f/2.8
- 2/3" CMOS
- 3" LCD
Released November, 2011
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)With the new X-S1, Fujifilm have produced the ultimate super-zoom bridge compact camera, with a long list of desirable features, intuitive user interface and excellent image quality.
Conclusion Check out the Fujifilm X-S1
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Fujifilm X-S1
12 MP
2/3"
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Add to this 1080p Full HD movie recording at 30fps, solid build quality and a high-resolution 1.14m pixel electronic viewfinder, and the X-S1 begins to look like an attractive prospect.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 16 MP    | 40 MP |
X-S1 by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)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.
X-S1 by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)This is more than twice as large as a standard compact camera's 1/2.3in sensor, which should result in better image quality, especially as Fujifilm have sensibly chosen a modest 12 megapixel resolution.
sensor size
X-S1 by S.-Vogt (Mar, 2012)Like I mentioned, image quality just has too many flaws considering its sensor size and price.
X-S1 by B.-Eibisch (Jan, 2013)If you really want a "full frame" DSLR and all it can do then cough up the thousands of dollars and start buying a whole suite of lenses; that'll cost you a damn sight more than the $800 approximate cost of the Fujifilm X-S1.
wide angle lens
X-S1 by S.-Hock--slhimages (Feb, 2012)If you are interested in the shorter focal lengths, especially wide angle, you may like the camera.
X-S1 by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)Throw in the 1cm Super Macro mode and impressive maximum apertures of a bright f/2.8 at 24mm wide-angle to f5.6 at full 624mm telephoto, and it's clear that the X-S1 is perfectly suited for virtually any subject that you can think of, near or far.
aperture size
X-S1 by kwa (Dec, 2012)Sure, you could match the DSLR to a nice 70-200mm f/2.8 lens and it would smoke the X-S1, but those lenses are $1000.
X-S1 by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)f/2.8. The lens also features mechanical image stabilisation, twist-barrel manual zoom and focusing controls, and a minimum focusing distance of 1cm in super macro mode.
zoom range
| 0x | 26x   | 50x |
X-S1 by tousaveloI mainly wanted a camera with a good viewfinder (disappointment), a sharp 5x zoom (or higher) with no front/back focusing issues (disappointment with sharpness), great colors and exposure from Fuji (satisfied).
X-S1 by B.-Eibisch (Jan, 2013)The lens on this camera is manual, "zoomed" by twisting the barrel with your fingers but it is a delightful piece of kit to use and reasonably fast too being F2.8 to F5.6 at 624mm focal length.
body size
135 x 107 x 149 mm
130 x 100 x 78 mm
132 x 98 x 81 mm
X-S1 by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)7ps at full resolution is faster than most compact cameras and indeed most comparable DSLRs too.
X-S1 by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Together, these make the X-S1 very comfortable to hold, and while it’s just about possible to shoot single-handed the not inconsiderable weight means you’re much better off using both hands – just as you would with a medium-weight DSLR.
Performance Real world tests of Fujifilm X-S1
battery life
460 photos
900 photos
800 photos
X-S1 by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)If you’d prefer to hold the camera to your eye the1.14million-dot electronic viewfinder offers a relatively large, bright and impressively sharp image, especially when set to 50fps (the 30fps setting increases battery life but is much too stuttery for anything other than still-life work).
X-S1 by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)Battery life is excellent at around 450 shots or 500 if you exclusively use the EVF.
max continuous shooting
X-S1 by tousaveloContinuous shooting: In TOP mode of continuous shooting (the Fuji wording for shooting bursts), the camera uses a different naming convention for files, generating e.g. S0137365.
X-S1 by tousaveloOr I can browse them sorted by exif datetime but, with bursts, the datetime expressed in seconds is shared by several pictures and bursts end up being in the wrong order.
DxOMark low light performance
X-S1 by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)The Fujifilm X-S1's maximum shutter speed is 30 seconds, which is great news if you're seriously interested in night photography.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
-
26x -
Contrast detection focusing system -
HD video -
Generic -
Gives you more flexibility when framing your shot -
49 -
Great for recording movies -
24 mm -
460 -
3.5mm -
10 mm -
Stitches together multiple photos into a single ultra-wide view -
1/4000 s
cons
-
f/2.8 -
2/3" -
460 k dots -
No automatic HDR -
11.2 ev -
Nov, 2011 -
135 x 107 x 149 mm -
149 mm -
920 g -
Won't have that film look -
1,400 k dots
Reviews Word on the street
 |  
|
|---|---|
 |
|
 | 
|
 | Rated by 25 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by D.-Barry (Feb, 2012) Rated 100% by by Lobsang (Dec, 2012) |
Lens
Fujifilm X-S1 | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)While the 24-624mm focal range of the Super EBC Fujinon lens is undoubtedly hugely flexible there is a price to be paid for the expansive focal range on offer in terms of sharpness and fine detail.
Fujifilm X-S1 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)It also has a 9-blade aperture diaphragm and comes complete with a metal lens barrel with manual zoom and focus rings, just like on a DSLR lens.
Fujifilm X-S1 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)This versatile lens offers a focal range starting at an ultra-wide 24mm and finishing at an ultra-telephoto 624mm.
Zoom
Fujifilm X-S1 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)The full 26x zoom range can be accessed in the H.264 MOV format movie mode, with the X-S1 offering full 1920x1080 pixel footage at 30 frames per second with constantly adjusting auto exposure and focus with stereo sound.
Fujifilm X-S1 | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Using the same 2/3inch sensor as the Fujifilm X10, the X-S1 is capable of producing class-leading image quality within the superzoom segment.
Fujifilm X-S1 | Rated 60% by by S.-Hock--slhimages (Feb, 2012)I felt my example just was not sharp enough at full zoom to satisfy my needs.
Focus
Fujifilm X-S1 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)Completing the front of the X-S1 is a handy Focus Mode dial which lets you quickly choose from the AF-S, AF-C and Manual focus modes.
Fujifilm X-S1 | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Using the camera in Single-area AF mode there are a total of 49 AF-points to choose from, and it’s also possible to resize the focus box and to move it around the screen as you wish.
Fujifilm X-S1 | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Should you want to fine-tune focus in the MF position then the Focus Check feature is assigned to the Fn1 button by default, and this will magnify the part of the image inside the focus box.
Sensor
Fujifilm X-S1 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Feb, 2012)We wouldn't hesitate to use the X-S1 at ISO 100-800, and even ISO 1600 and 3200 are usable for smaller prints and the web, putting the X-S1 well ahead of all other super-zoom compacts.
Fujifilm X-S1 | Rated 100% by by Raymond (Mar, 2013)I also love its ISO 400 and 800, pictures are very sharp under these ISOs.
Fujifilm X-S1 | Rated 100% by by Bill-G (May, 2012)The new sensor has allowed me to take excellent quality shots using much higher Iso settings than any of my previous cameras.
Screen
Fujifilm X-S1 | Rated 100% by by Bill-G (May, 2012)The size and brightness of the screen on the back is great as well, even though I prefer to use the eye piece.
Fujifilm X-S1 | Rated 100% by by Richard (May, 2012)The lcd screen is very usable in bright sunlight.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Nikon D800 Largest sensor Nikon D800 vs Fujifilm X-S1 |
 | 2 | Sony SLT A57 Big viewfinder Sony SLT A57 vs Fujifilm X-S1 |
 | 3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Most detailed video recording mode Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 |
 | 4 | Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR 3-way tie: Shoots high speed video FinePix HS30 EXR vs X-S1 |
 | 5 | Canon EOS 1100D Fastest to start up Canon EOS 1100D vs Fujifilm X-S1 |
 | 7 | Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR 4-way tie: OK lens FinePix HS25 EXR vs X-S1 |
 | 8 | Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR Rated the best by consumers FinePix S200EXR vs X-S1 |
New duel?
Let the battle continue or dare to compare.
Popular Questions
April 19, 2012
Field works, portraits, family shots, wild life, image stabilization, macrofocus
* More or less expert * old profesional *
Visitor
3
Answers 
August 1, 2012
DSLR or not?
I am basically a beginner wanting to upgrade and find a more useful camera with quality shots. Do a lot of family action and sports which need a decent zoom lens. I need to also be able to take a...
Visitor
2
Answers Unanswered Questions
- 5 discussions
- View more
November 30, 2012
Image Quality
Does the X-S1 give better image quality up to and including ISO 1600 that any of its competition?
Visitor
0
Answers November 28, 2012
Where did you get your info on the X-S1?
Where did you get your info on the Fuji, I own one it can do up to 11 fps and the digital zoom on the X-S1 is 52x although it says 26x on the lens it will crank out to 52x totaling over 1200 mm,...
Visitor
0
Answers June 13, 2012
Which camera?
I'm looking to get a new digital camera for my birthday, and will have around £500 to spend. My previous camera is the HS10, so I was looking to upgrade to the new model. However, the X-S1 has I...
Visitor
0
Answers 