Fujifilm XF1

758 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 758 reviews of Fujifilm XF1. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and design. The performance and portability are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Fujifilm XF1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Fujifilm XF1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 117 user reviews of Fujifilm XF1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the image quality and performance. The design and usability are also appreciated. The image stabilizer and reliability get mixed opinions.

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51% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Fujifilm XF1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 275 user reviews of Fujifilm XF1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and design. The portability and usability also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the viewfinder, and there are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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70% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Fujifilm XF1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Fujifilm XF1 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca.

0% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Fujifilm's stylish XF1 an enthusiast compact for auto snapshooters

The XF1 is a nice combination of style and performance, but might not offer enough control, features, and photo quality for demanding users.

The ; looks great and can be a lot of fun to shoot. It has a fast f1.8 maximum aperture and captures in raw and raw plus JPEG. It also has a healthy selection of shooting options and a good control layout.

Some of its best photos come at the cost of control and resolution. The lens gets much slower when zoomed in. There's no option to add an external flash or viewfinder.

The Fujifilm XF1 is one of the nicest-looking point-and-shoots available and it performs well, too. But its photos and features might not please some enthusiasts.

May, 2013

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Fujifilm XF1 ( Brown)

The smallest of Fujifilm's X-series compacts, the XF1 is certainly styled to appeal to enthusiasts, with things like a fast f1.8 maximum aperture, raw capture, and semimanual and manual shooting modes. However, it's really a better fit for those who...

The Fujifilm XF1 looks great and can be a lot of fun to shoot. It has a fast f1.8 maximum aperture and captures in raw and raw plus JPEG. It also has a healthy selection of shooting options and a good control layout.

Some of its best photos come at the cost of control and resolution. The lens gets much slower when zoomed in. There's no option to add an external flash or viewfinder.

The Fujifilm XF1 is one of the nicest-looking point-and-shoots available and it performs well, too. But its photos and features might not please some enthusiasts.

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Fujifilm XF1

The Fujifilm XF1 is a neat retro-look compact camera with sharp optics, but its light-gathering capability diminishes as you zoom.

Retro styling. Sharp lens. Wide aperture at 25mm. Manual zoom lens. Collapsible lens design. Low image noise. Raw support.

Expensive. Small aperture when zoomed in. Limited zoom range. No viewfinder or hot shoe. Loud focus.

You can't add an EVF like you can with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. There's no hot shoe, so you can't add an external flash. If you're looking for a similar camera with more expansion options, consider the Canon PowerShot G15 or another X-series...

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Andrew Westlake (dpreview.com)

Fujifilm XF1 hands-on preview

The enthusiast compact sector has undergone a distinct revival in recent years, with every major manufacturer now producing a model or two that offers full manual control and RAW format recording, aimed as a second camera for enthusiasts who usually...

When a camera a self-consciously stylish as the XF1 appears, it's tempting to dismiss it immediately as likely to be all style, no substance. But as Fujifilm has shown recently with the likes of the X100, it's entirely possible to build a good-looking...

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Kyle Schurman (steves-digicams.com)

FujiFilm FinePix XF1 Review

Some photographers like to have a camera that turns heads because of its interesting look or because of a unique operational feature. The Fujifilm XF1 fixed-lens camera offers both. Some people will enjoy the stylish, retro look of the XF1, with its...

High-quality lens produces sharp images ; Large image sensor allows XF1 to excel in low-light photos ; Popup flash works well for portrait photos ; Flash intensity can be adjusted with on-screen menus ; Mode dial saves time when picking shooting modes...

Camera is pricey for a fixed-lens model ; Odd sequence for turning on the camera may frustrate some users ; Start up takes a bit too long ; Too easy to power down the camera while simply adjusting the manual zoom lens ; Although ISO up to 12,800 is...

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Fujifilm XF1 Review

The Fujifilm XF1 is an advanced compact camera that offers a retro design, 12 megapixel 2/3-inch EXR CMOS sensor, a 4x, 25-100mm, f/1.8-4.9 zoom lens with a manual zoom ring, 1080p movie recording, 7fps burst shooting and a 3-inch LCD monitor with a...

The Fujifilm XF1 offers a similar retro feel, solid build and excellent image quality as its bigger X-series relatives at a cheaper price, but some of the features are less well-realised with style often winning out over substance. The XF1 is clearly...

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : imaging-resource.com (imaging-resource.com)

Fujifilm XF1

Sleek, retro styling makes it one of the best looking pocket cameras we've ever seen, Quality build and feel, with a slick lens-twist to turn on, silky manual zoom lens, that begs to be shot, Fujinon 4x (25-100mm equivalent) manual zoom lens boasts...

The Fuji XF1 is the James Bond of enthusiast pocket cameras -- sleek, retro-styled (but somehow still eminently modern) and even a little dangerous looking. Like the classic Walther PPK, it's not a bad little shooter either, providing a bright f/1.8...

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Ben Keough (reviewed.com)

Fujifilm FinePix XF1

Fuji makes a few missteps in bringing the prestigious X series to the masses.

Fujifilm XF1 - X Marks the Spot

Featuring a 25-100mm zoom with an aperture of F1.8 on the wide end, the XF1 is the only advanced compact to sport retro-licious rangefinder looks. But looks aside, is it a capable advanced compact? Join us as we find out the answer to this question.

Slim and stylish body ; Good image quality

Aggressive noise reduction ; Cumbersome power-on process ; Manual zoom lens may not appeal to all

With good image quality and a fast lens, the XF1 is a capable addition to Fujifilm's X-series. It will definitely appeal to fans of Fujifilm's X-series and those looking for an advanced compact that is somewhat different with its slim body and stylish...

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : George Schaub (shutterbug.com)

Fujifilm XF1

The Fujifilm XF1 has a compact body with a retro design that is emphasized by the optional black, brown or red artificial leather and the matte metal finish. The camera doesn't have an on/off switch but is activated by turning the lens ring on the...

elegant and stylish body in retro design ; large image sensor, good image results with low color noise ; sharp images with high resolution

missing optical or electronic viewfinder (only LCD screen as viewfinder) ; missing focus ring on the lens for direct manual focusing

Feb, 2013

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