Fujifilm X10

usability, portability, performance, image quality, design

battery, water proof

85% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Very good JPEG image quality in 6MP capture modes ; EXR sensor technology provides impressive dynamic range and noise performance ; Fast, very sharp zoom lens with an f/2.0-2.8 aperture ; Image stabilization that offers roughly a 3 stop advantage ;...

Image quality of 12MP JPEG files is lacking compared to peers with more conventional sensors ; Poor image quality of Raw files processed via the bundled (and other third party) software ; Live view is partially obscured by menu overlay ; Optical...

The Fujifilm X10 combines retro-styled attractiveness with excellent build quality, a fast zoom lens and all the external controls you could want in a compact camera. The camera's EXR sensor technology allows for impressive dynamic range and in...

Sharp photos. Good video quality. Large optical viewfinder. Lots of physical controls. Fast, 4x zoom lens. Retro styling.

Somewhat awkward handling. So-so low-light performance. LCD could be sharper. Pricey.

Even though the 2/3-inch image sensor in the X10 is larger than those found in most point-and-shoots, it is smaller than that found in interchangeable lens cameras like the Nikon J1 ($649.95, 3.5 stars), Olympus E-PM1 ($499.99, 4 stars), and our...

Incredibly good-looking ; Excellent picture and video quality ; Fast focusing performance

Complicated to use effectively ; No interchangeable lenses ; Poor battery life

If you’re willing to put in the time to really get acquainted with the X10, the reward is huge

Stylish and comfortable, rangefinder-like body ; Well placed controls ; Plethora of exposure options for users of all degrees ; High-quality 4x zoom lens with fast aperture range ; Excellent low light capabilities ; Captures pleasing 12-megapixel...

Exposure Compensation dial is too easily turned when bumped or touched ; Built-in flash is very weak ; No APS-C sized sensor like found in the X100 ; No more Hybrid viewfinder ; Price falls into entry-level dSLR and EVIL camera territories ; EXR Auto...

Fuji has created a superb prosumer camera with their FinePix X10. Overall it comes highly recommended from the staff at Steve's, however be sure to check out our Pros and Cons lists above to see if the X10 is right for you. It offers great bang for...

The Fujifilm Finepix X10 follows in the footsteps of its bigger brother, the X100, by bringing a similar retro feel, quality build quality and photographer-friendly design to a wider audience. It may only be a humble compact camera at heart, but boy,...

Really solid body littered with external controls feels like a camera should; Very bright zoom lens; Clever EXR modes; Raw support

White orb problem; EV dial difficult to turn; Below average battery life; Shallow buffers; Occasional demosaicing errors

Pro:Con: Very nicely designed bodySmooth, silent manual zoomBright optical viewfinderVery bright lens, especially for a zoomFairly quick AF and fast shutter lagAbove average high ISO performance for a compact cameraImproved dynamic range with EXR...

Generously sized sensor, f/2.0-2.8 fast lens is great for shooting in low light, the viewfinder is a nice touch for shooting, Support for RAW format

Focusing is a little shaky at variable focal lengths, Black levels in video are higher than normal, leading to loss of detail, The unpocketable Rangefinder design might not be for everyone

Good photo quality when using dynamic range correction ; High grade, professional quality body with rangefinder-style design and manual zoom ring ; Fast, high quality F2.0-2.8, 28 - 112 mm lens ; Sensor-shift image stabilization ; 2.8" LCD is fluid,...

Strong highlight clipping (use the DR correction to reduce, though noise will increase) ; Unusual white disc/orb problem makes photos look awkward (to say the least) ; Some "jaggies" in photos ; EXR sensor's most useful features require drop in...

Overall, the Fujifilm X10 is an intriguing, fun-to-use camera with a fairly long list of cons. Is it a camera I enjoyed using? Yes, quite a bit. Would I buy it? Probably not, though that's due more to the highlight clipping than the white disc issue....