Fujifilm Finepix X100 features
- 12 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor
- Fixed 23mm F2 lens (field of view equivalent to a 35mm lens on full frame)
- 2.8″ LCD screen, 4:3 aspect ratio, 460,000 dots
- Hybrid optical / electronic viewfinder
- OVF with 0.5x magnification, projected framelines indicate approx 90% of field of view
- EVF with ca 0.5x magnification, 1,440,000 dots
- Traditional-style control dials for shutter speed, aperture and exposure compensation
- ISO 100 (L), 200-6400, 12800 (H)
- Flash hot shoe and built-in flash
- Built-in neutral density filter (3 stops)
- 1280×720 HD movie recording with stereo sound
The FinePix X100 is aimed at the professional photographer or keen enthusiast looking for exceptional quality pictures from a compact camera. It is designed to appeal to the millions of DSLR users who need a slim back-up camera for high quality in-fill shots when the use of a bigger SLR system is either inconvenient or impractical. Or, of course, it can be used as a professional’s only top-end camera, if size and versatility are the primary considerations.
Fujifilm has closely studied the current line-up of professional cameras and feels that there is a strong need for a compact high-quality (APS-C based) camera as a counterpoint to an SLR. Using the experience of working with generations of photographers using famous emulsions like Velvia, Provia, Astia etc., Fujifilm engineers distilled this knowledge into months of careful study to create the perfect compact-sized professional camera.
The priority for this model is picture quality, so it was decided to make the highest quality possible lens and sensor combination, built from the ground-up. The lens chosen is a fixed, prime F2 lens, made by Fujinon, manufactured to perfectly match the APS-C custom sensor. Added to this is the newly-developed EXR Processor, which combines all the latest image processing technology Fujifilm has technology built up over the years.
