We’ve updated our ‘best fixed prime lens camera’ buying guide, adding the Leica Q2, Fujifilm XF10 and Ricoh GR III. Despite some solid competition, the Fujifilm X100F remains as our top choices in this category.
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Fujifilm XF10 review
Introduction
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75%Overall scoreJump to conclusionThe Fujifilm XF10 is a stylish, compact, well-priced pocket camera that will take great photographs courtesy of its 24 megapixel sensor and 28mm-equivalent F2.8 lens. But while it looks good in pictures, and its pictures look good, the XF10’s overall performance may be a let-down, including for those users coming from smartphone cameras.
Key specifications
- 24MP APS-C sensor with a traditional Bayer color filter array
- Fixed 18.5mm (28mm equiv.) F2.8 lens
- Fujifilm ‘film simulation’ modes including Classic Chrome, but missing Acros
- 91-point hybrid autofocus system (phase and contrast detect)
- New ‘snapshot’ snap focus modes
- Up to 6fps burst shooting
- 4K/15p or 1080/60p video capture
- Fixed rear touchscreen, autofocus joystick
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth LE
The XF10 offers really solid image quality and is essentially a cut-down Fujifilm X70, which was itself Fujifilm’s take on the Ricoh GR series, though it shared some design philosophy with the company’s successful X100 series that uses a less-wide-angle 35mm-equivalent lens.
But compared to the X70, the XF10 brings simpler controls, an even more compact build, and unfortunately, a step backwards in both autofocus and general speed of operation that may be be off-putting to anyone used to the fluidity of a modern smartphone experience.
The XF10 serves up plenty of detail and tasty color without requiring any fancy setup.
ISO 2500 | 1/80 sec | F2.8
Photo by Wenmei HillAnd let’s not forget that even a reasonable price of $ 499 can be a lot to ask of people who may already have an expensive smartphone that, in many cases, will offer ‘good enough’ image quality to go along with more responsive performance. Crucially for this crowd, the XF10 is yet another item to carry in your pocket or purse.
We’ve now had the chance to put our champagne-colored XF10 to the test (it also comes in a stealthy black color) – follow along and see if the XF10 is the right fit for you.
What’s new and how it compares
With a new sensor, new focus modes and a handy square mode for Instagram enthusiasts, the XF10 has plenty of new features under the hood.
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Body, handling and controls
With twin dials, a touchscreen and an AF joystick, the XF10 handles equally well for new users and those wanting to take more control over their photography.
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Image and video quality
We never tire of Fujifilm’s gorgeous film simulations, most of which are present in the XF10. But how does it look in our studio scene?
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Autofocus and performance
Though the XF10 has a hybrid autofocus system with phase detection, we weren’t blown away by autofocus accuracy. Or speed, for that matter.
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Conclusion and sample gallery
The XF10 can take great images, but operational quirks significantly dull the experience of shooting with it.
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Specifications
Check out our full spec list for the XF10.
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Fujifilm XF10 sample gallery update
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As we found in our full review, the Fujifilm XF10 is a little on the slow side and we were surprised by autofocus accuracy issues. But when it all comes together, this pocket compact is certainly capable of some really beautiful images. With a 24MP sensor, sharp lens and absolutely excellent JPEG color, the XF10 will reward you with some fantastic photographs if you’ve remembered to pack your patience.
We’ve done a lot of shooting with our XF10 copy and updated our sample gallery to give you a look at what it can do.
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Fujifilm XF10 sample gallery
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The Fujifilm XF10 is something of a simplified X70, using the same 28mm equiv. F2.8 lens while losing the tilting screen that made it appealing to street shooters. Still, there’s plenty to be said for a (relatively) pocketable compact with a fast prime lens on board, and we’ve been out shooting with it in the very last of our summer weather.
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Fujifilm’s XF10 is a small, wide-angle APS-C compact
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Fujifilm has announced the XF10, an APS-C sensor compact camera with a fast prime lens. It retains the same 28mm equivalent F2.8 lens as the X70 but now uses a 24MP Bayer color filter rather than X-Trans.
The XF10 appears to be a simplified X70 with a higher resolution sensor. The XF10 has a mode dial in the place of the X70’s shutter speed control and it also loses the focus mode switch from the front plate and the tilting screen that made the X70 attractive to street shooters.
Like the Fujifilm X-E3, the XF10 has an AF joystick on the back, and uses directional swipes on the rear touchscreen instead of offering a four-way controller. One of the functions that can be accessed this way is ‘Square Mode’, which is a quick way to jump to shooting in the Instagram-tastic 1:1 aspect ratio.
Sadly the XF10 appears to use the previous generation processor meaning that, although it says ‘4K’ in the press release, it can only shoot at 15 fps, which doesn’t really count as video in our opinion. We’re also a little worried about what this might mean for the camera’s responsiveness. It also continues to use the older, smaller NP-95 battery.
The XF10 weighs 280g / 9.8oz with card and battery, making it around 18% lighter than the X70. It will go on sale in August for around $ 500.
FUJIFILM INTRODUCES THE NEW XF10, AN ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT, TRAVEL-FRIENDLY PREMIUM COMPACT CAMERA
Featuring an APS-C sensor and enhanced Bluetooth® connectivity for seamless transfer of images to a smartphone after shooting
Valhalla, N.Y., July 19, 2018 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation has announced the latest addition to the X Series lineup, the FUJIFILM XF10, a premium compact digital camera with a high quality FUJINON 18.5mmF2.8 fixed lens. Weighing only 280g, the XF10 combines simple touchscreen operation with superior image quality and versatile settings in a pocket-sized body, making it the perfect companion for photo enthusiasts and smartphone users alike.
“We are excited to introduce the XF10 as a premium, ultra-lightweight compact camera that delivers high quality images and new features in a body small enough to travel with, and possesses functionality to instantly transfer images to your phone to share,” said Yuji Igarashi, General Manager of the Electronic Imaging Division & Optical Devices Division at FUJIFILM North America Corporation.
Available in August 2018, the XF10 has wide dynamic range and produces sharp, high resolution images. Combined with Fujifilm’s proprietary color reproduction technology, its 24.2 megapixel APS-C sized sensor allows the XF10 to produce high quality images in a wide range of settings. In addition, both 4K movie and Full HD high speed video are available on the XF10.
The new FUJIFILM XF10 is the first X Series camera to offer the new “SQUARE MODE,” which allows users to switch to a 1:1 format with a single flick of the touchscreen. Combined with a method for seamless transfer of images to a smartphone, this camera enhances compatibility with social media where the 1:1 format has become a popular image format for posting photos. Available in Black or Champagne Gold, the XF10 is a stylish and portable tool for everyday creatives.
High Quality FUJINON Lens Covers a Wide Range of Subjects from Landscapes to Snapshots
The XF10 features an 18.5mmF2.8 FUJINON lens (equivalent to 28mm on 35mm format) that ensures every image is sharp from center to edges. The optical design of the lens is perfectly matched to the sensor in the XF10, to ensure there is no compromise in quality due to the camera’s compact size. With the Digital Teleconverter function, the camera is capable of taking photos with equivalent focal lengths of 35mm and 50mm on a 35mm format.
Enhanced Creativity with Unique Film Simulation and Advanced Filter Modes
The XF10 offers 11 unique FUJIFILM Film Simulations and 19 Advanced Filters, providing photographers with the ability to enhance their creativity. The camera also introduces two new Advanced Filters – “Rich & Fine” and “Monochrome [NIR]” – to easily add artistic flair or film-like color tones to photos. The new “Rich & Fine” filter provides brighter and more vivid color at the center of the image, and a slight shadow at the corners in order to emphasize the subject, perfect for food and other tabletop photography. The “Monochrome [NIR]” filter simulates a monochrome effect as taken by near-infrared cameras.
FUJIFILM XF10 Key Features:
- 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor
- 3.0-inch” (approx. 1,040K-dot) color LCD touchscreen, aspect ratio 3:2
- Standard output sensitivity of ISO200 – ISO12800
- Extended output sensitivity of ISO100 – ISO51200
- Bluetooth® version 4.1 low energy technology
- New “SQUARE MODE” for 1:1 format
- 4K 3840 x 2160 15P, continuous recording up to approx. 30 min.
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 59.94P / 50P / 24P / 23.98P, continuous recording up to approx. 30 min.
- HD 1280 x 720 59.94P / 50P / 24P / 23.98P, continuous recording up to approx. 30 min.
- High Speed Movie 1280 x 720 1.6x / 2x / 3.3x / 4x
- Accessories include:
- Li-ion Battery NP-95
- AC-5VG AC adapter
- USB Cable
- Hand Strap
- Lens Cap
- Owner’s Manual
Availability and Pricing
The new FUJIFILM XF10 will be available in August 2018 in the U.S. and Canada for USD $ 499.95 and CAD $ 649.99
Fujifilm XF10 Specifications
Price MSRP $ 499 Body type Body type Compact Sensor Max resolution 6000 x 4000 Image ratio w:h 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 Effective pixels 24 megapixels Sensor size APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) Sensor type CMOS Color space sRGB Color filter array Primary color filter Image ISO Auto, 200-12800 (expands to 100-51200) Boosted ISO (minimum) 100 Boosted ISO (maximum) 51200 White balance presets 7 Custom white balance Yes (3 slots) Image stabilization No Uncompressed format RAW JPEG quality levels Fine, normal File format - JPEG (Exif v2.3)
- Raw (Fujifilm 14-bit RAF)
Optics & Focus Focal length (equiv.) 28 mm Maximum aperture F2.8–16 Autofocus - Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Phase Detect
- Multi-area
- Center
- Selective single-point
- Tracking
- Single
- Continuous
- Touch
- Face Detection
- Live View
Autofocus assist lamp Yes Digital zoom Yes (1.25x, 1.8x) Manual focus Yes Normal focus range 10 cm (3.94″) Macro focus range 10 cm (3.94″) Number of focus points 91 Screen / viewfinder Articulated LCD Fixed Screen size 3″ Screen dots 1,040,000 Touch screen Yes Screen type TFT LCD Live view Yes Viewfinder type None Photography features Minimum shutter speed 30 sec Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 sec Maximum shutter speed (electronic) 1/16000 sec Exposure modes - Advanced SR Auto
- Program
- Shutter priority
- Aperture priority
- Manual
Built-in flash Yes Flash range 5.30 m (at ISO 100) External flash No Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Drive modes - Single
- Continuous
- Bracketing
- Self-timer
Continuous drive 6.0 fps Self-timer Yes Metering modes - Multi
- Average
- Spot
Exposure compensation ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps) AE Bracketing ±3 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV steps) WB Bracketing Yes Videography features Format MPEG-4, H.264 Modes - 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
- 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
- 1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
- 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Microphone Stereo Speaker Mono Storage Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Connectivity USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB charging Yes HDMI Yes (micro HDMI) Microphone port Yes Headphone port No Wireless Built-In Wireless notes 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE Remote control Yes (via smartphone or wired remote) Physical Environmentally sealed No Battery Battery Pack Battery description NP-95 lithium-ion battery & charger Battery Life (CIPA) 330 Weight (inc. batteries) 279 g (0.62 lb / 9.84 oz) Dimensions 113 x 64 x 41 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.61″) Other features Orientation sensor Yes Timelapse recording Yes