Fujifilm XS-1 Bridge Camera Hands On Preview

Features
Handling
Specification


Fujifilm X-S1

The Fujifilm X-S1 is the latest X series camera from Fujifilm, we went hands-on with it and had a look at its design and build quality. Fujiflm are currently market leaders in the Bridge Camera market, with cameras such as the HS20EXR selling well, as well as having a wide range of ultra zoom cameras with SLR styling. The X-S1 is their premium camera with a heavy focus on image quality.

Fujifilm X-S1 Features

Fujifilm X-S1 Lens Extended

The X-S1 features a wide angle 26x optical zoom lens, with a metal lens barrel, and Fujifilm are keen to point out that the majority of expense comes from the high quality all glass lens design and metal barrel construction. The camera has a rubberised coating around the body and metal dials.


Fujifilm X-S1

The 12 megapixel 2/3 inch EXR CMOS sensor is the same sensor used in the Fujifilm FinePix X10, so noise performance is expected to be the same or similar to the X10. The big test will be to see how the lens performs, it features 9 aperture blades designed to enhance bokeh / out of focus areas.

Key Features

• 12 megapixel 2/3 inch EXR CMOS sensor
• 24mm wide to 624mm ED telephoto lens, f/2.8 at the wide end
• 12 group, 17 element lens, 4 Aspherical Lenses, Super EBC Coating
• Optical image stabilisation
• 3 inch, 460k pixel tilt screen
• Large EVF, 1.44million dots
• 1cm Super Macro
• ISO100 to ISO3200 at full resolution
• 7fps continuous shooting at full resolution
• 10fps continuous shooting at 6 megapixels
• RAW Support, PASM Manual Controls
• Full HD video, 30fps with stereo sound, microphone socket
• 360 Panorama mode

Fujifilm X-S1 Handling

Fujifilm X-S1 Top

On top the camera features a flash hot-shoe, metal dials, and a number of quick access buttons letting you quickly change the exposure compensation, continuous shooting, Fn1 button, and 3 custom modes on the dial.

The camera has a generous rubber grip to hold onto at the front and a large rubber grip at the back for your thumb. To make sure you can get a firm grip on the camera, you can hold the zoom tightly with your left hand thanks to the large rubberised zoom control on the lens.


Fujifilm X-S1 Back

Larger buttons on the back are designed to improve access to controls, as well as a second Fn button. The EVF has built in eye-detection to allow the camera to switch automatically to the EVF when the camera is brought up to your eye.

Come back for our full review when we get access to the final product. Fujifilm has released a selection of sample photos on their website. The Fujifilm X-S1 will be available in February 2012, priced at £699.

Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Manufacturer	Fujifilm
Lens
	Max Aperture	f/2.8 - f/5.6
	35mm equivalent	24mm - 626mm
	Optical Zoom	26x
Image Sensor
	CCD pixels	12Mp (Megapixels)
	Pixels (W)	4000
	Pixels (H)	3000
	Sensor Type	CMOS
	Sensor Size	2/3 inch
	Sensor Size (width)	8.8mm
	Sensor Size (height)	6.6mm
	Aspect Ratio	4:3 3:2 16:9 1:1
LCD Monitor
	LCD Monitor	3in
	Screen resolution	460k dots
	Touch Screen	No
Focusing
	Min Focus	1cm
	Focusing modes	Manual Spot AF Tracking Multi
Exposure Control
	Shutter speeds shortest	1/4000sec
	Shutter speeds longest	30sec
	Exp modes	Program Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Manual Scene modes
	Metering	Multi Pattern Spot TTL
	ISO sensitivity	100 - 12800
	White balance	Auto Manual Outdoors/Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Shade
	Exposure Comp	+/-2
Shooting Options
	Continuous shooting	10fps
Video
	Movie mode	Yes
	Video Resolution	1920x1080 1280x720 720p 640x480 VGA
	Video FPS	30
	Stereo Sound	Yes
	Optical Zoom with Video	Yes
Other Features
	Image Stabilisation	Yes
Interface
	HDMI	Yes
	USB	USB 2
	Wi-Fi	No
Storage
	Card Type	SDHC SDXC
	File Type	RAW JPG RAW + JPG
Power Source
	Battery Type	Li-ion battery NP-95
	CIPA Rating	500
Box Contents
	Box Contents	Li-ion battery NP-95, Battery charger, BC-65N Shoulder strap, Lens cap and Lens cap cord, Lens hood, USB cable, CD-ROM Owner's manual
Dimensions
	Weight	880g
	Width	135mm
	Height	107mm
	Depth	149mm

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