Fujifilm X100S

The classic rangefinder-style premium compact camera

Fujifilm X100S
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Fujifilm
Model FF130001

Key Features

SENSOR 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor without optical low-pass filter
PROCESSOR EXR Processor II for fast startup and high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS Hybrid AF system combining contrast and phase detection pixels
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor phase detection for rapid focus acquisition
VIDEO Full HD 1080p video recording at 60fps
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE Up to 6 frames per second continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER Hybrid Viewfinder (Optical and 2.36M-dot Electronic)
DISPLAY 2.8-inch 460k-dot fixed LCD monitor
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, Mini HDMI, no Wi-Fi
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I slot
WEATHER SEALING None, magnesium alloy top and bottom plates
BATTERY LIFE Approximately 330 shots per charge (NP-95)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Fujifilm X100S

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Controlled by shutter dial and aperture ring
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present Dedicated physical dial
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Accessed via Fn button or menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Lens aperture ring
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present Top plate dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present Rear command dial
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present Fn button on top plate
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via Drive menu
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present Dedicated button

How-to Use Fujifilm X100S

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Fujifilm X100S Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Fujifilm X100S

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS II
Resolution 16.3 Megapixels
ISO Range 200-6400 (exp. 100-25600)
Autofocus Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 30s to 1/4000s
Burst Rate 6 fps
Video 1920 x 1080 60p
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Hybrid OVF/EVF
LCD 2.8-inch Fixed
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI
Battery Life 330 shots
Weight 445g
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54 mm