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Camera Test: FujiFilm X10 Compact Camera

A serious compact cleverly disguised as a rangefinder
The Fujifilm X10 offers a12MP 2/3-inch EXR CMOS sensor,1920x1080 p30 HD video capture, a Manual-zoom 28–112mm lens and a Fast f/2.0–2.8 maximum aperture, all for $600.
Photo: Satoshi

Fujifilm X10

What’s Hot: Manual zoom ring; rangefinder style.
What’s Not: Top ISOs are JPEG-only, at reduced res.
Who it’s For: Shooters who want a well-performing advanced compact with good looks.

Test Results

Specifications:

Imaging: 12MP effective 2/3-inch (8.8x6.6mm) EXR CMOS sensor captures images at 4000x3000 pixels; 12 bits/color in RAW capture.
Storage: SD, SDHC, or SDXC stores JPEG, RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG, or MOV files.
Video: Up to 1920x1080p30 H.264; built-in stereo mic, no external mic input; contrast detection AF with continuous AF in video.
Burst rate: Full-sized JPEGs up to 5 frames at 7 fps; RAW up to 5 frames at 5 fps.
AF system: TTL contrast detection with 49 selectable focus areas with multi, selectable area, or tracking AF; single-shot or continuous settings.
Shutter speeds: 1/4000 to 30 sec. in aperture-priority mode, 1/4000 to ¼ sec. in program, auto, and shutter-priority modes.
Metering: TTL metering with 256-segment evaluative, average, and spot (size of spot unspecified).
ISO range: ISO 100–3200; ISO 6400 at 6MP; ISO 12,800 at 3MP.
Flash: Built-in pop-up with range of 0.9–22.9 feet with lens at wide or 1.6–16.4 feet with lens at telephoto, with ISO set to Auto 800.
Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level zoom finder with 85% accuracy. Magnification not available. monitor: 2.8-inch TFT LCD with 460,000-dot resolution.
Output: Hi-Speed USB 2.0; mini-HDMI video, composite video.
Battery: Rechargeable NP-50 Li-ion, CIPA rating 270 shots.
Size/weight: 4.6x2.7x2.2 in., 0.8 lb with an SD card and battery.
Street price: $600.
Info: fujifilm-x.com