Posted on 24. Nov, 2011 by DigiCamMan in Digital Cameras
The new Fujifilm X-S1 is an interesting camera because first it looks like a DSLR and priced like one and second it’s not a DSLR. By industry definition the new Fujifilm X-S1 is a bridge camera that is right between easy to use digital camera and complex (and expensive) DSLR. The X-S1 has a lot of competition for the bridge camera market, there are competing models available from just about every camera maker (most notably Canon has the PowerShot SX40 HS).
Features wise Fujifilm has equipped the new X-S1 well enough to compete and beat most competitors. Most notably the new X-S1 camera packs a 2/3-inch 12 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor and a Fujinon 26x optical zoom lens.
According to Fujifilm their EXR CMOS sensor gives users four options for taking photos, users can switch their X-S1 camer into one of three preset modes (High Resolution, Wide Dynamic Range and High Sensitivity/Low Noise) or they can user the auto EXR Mode that forces the camera to choose the right option (from the three choices) that best suit the current shooting situation. Also the EXR CMOS sensor that Fuji designed is partnered up with a ”high speed EXR processor” that Fujifilm also developed.
Specifications for the built-in optics (unlike a DSLR the lens that comes with the X-S1 is not switchable) include 24-624mm optical zoom range (35mm equivalent), f/2.8 maximum aperture at the wide-angle setting, 17 glass elements, four aspherical elements and two ED lenses. The XS-1 camera also features Intelligent Digital Zoom technology that allows for a 52x digitally manipulated zoom range (35mm equiv. 24-1248mm) to backup the cameras natural 26x optical zoom range.
With the sensor, image processor, and optics the Fujifilm X-S1 is capable of some pretty amazing things. The X-S1 camera will be able to take nice pictures in either JPEG or RAW formats (see full resolution test shots), and the X-S1 camera will be able to capture Full HD video at 30fps with stereo audio.
How much is the new Fujifilm X-S1? Fujifilm says the camera will be available for £699 in the UK in February of 2012. Pricing fhe US has been revealed at this time.
Fujifilm X-S1 key features
- High quality Fujinon 26x optical zoom covering 24-624mm (35mm equivalent) with Intelligent Digital Zoom boosting range up to 1248mm
- Superb build quality and finish with rubberised coating and metal dials
- 12 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor
- Up to 10 frames-per-second shooting
- Large EVF with 1.44 million pixels and 26 degree viewing angle
- Tiltable three-inch rear LCD with Sunny Day mode (460k dots.)
- Full HD 1920x1080p video with 30fps and stereo audio in H.264 format
- PASM modes
- Raw file format
- Film simulation modes
- Macro focusing down to 1cm
- Lithium battery providing up to 500 shots per charge
- Optical image stabilisation
- 360° Motion Panorama mode
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