Fujifilm XF10

Gorgeous, pocket-friendly design. APS-C image sensor. Wide-angle f/2.8 prime lens. Sharp images. Touch screen. Wi-Fi.

Middling autofocus speed. Long start-up time. No optical image stabilization. Omits EVF and hot shoe. So-so video.

Bottom Line: The Fujifilm XF10 is a gorgeous compact camera that squeezes SLR image quality into a pocket-friendly size.

The new Fujifilm XF10 is a largely successful attempt to woo both smartphone upgraders and serious enthusiasts, ultimately satisfying both camps thanks to the combination of excellent image quality and diminutive size. The pairing of an APS-C sensor...

Very good image quality ; Small and robust body ; In-camera raw processing ; Touchscreen works very well ; USB charging is handy

4K video disappoints ; No image stabilisation ; Sluggish autofocus ; Slight lagging in operation ; Frequent overexposure

Not many cameras manage to squeeze an APS-C sensor inside a genuinely pocketable body, and the fact that the XF10 does so at this price only maximises its appeal. The AF system is a bit of a let-down, though, as it video quality in 4K.

Image quality from that huge sensor is often excellent ; Small scale makes it genuinely pocketable

Sloppy autofocus system frequently hunts and fails to focus ; Poor close-up focus for sharpness

The large lens and wide aperture have the potential to deliver delightful images, but the noisy and poor autofocus often makes it a struggle to get there.