Fujifilm XF10 Review

Fujifilm XF10 small camera offers a lot for its low asking price since it features a 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor, a wide-aperture prime lens with a comparable focal length of 28 millimeters, and the ability to capture 4K video.

Because of its mobility, you are more likely to take it to locations where it is impractical to use an interchangeable-lens camera. So, in theory, it should be able to give the type of results we expect from entry-level DSLRs and mirrorless cameras.

Even though its fundamental characteristics should make it attractive to traditionalists, it also incorporates several contemporary advancements. For example, swiping the screen enables access to an Instagram-friendly SQUARE mode. The device also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, USB charging, and a touch-sensitive LCD screen of 3 inches. In addition, a new Snapshot function allows the user to instantly focus on a specific location in the environment, either 2 meters or 5 meters away.

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On the other hand, the screen is affixed to the rear plate of the camera, and there is neither a viewfinder nor an image stabilizer nor a built-in ND filter; nonetheless, considering the price point, it is understandable that certain compromises would need to be made.

Fujifilm XF10 Build Quality

Although the camera does not have as many exterior controls as the X100F and does not have as intricate of a design as the X100F, it still has the same degree of robustness that we would anticipate from a product of this caliber. In addition, a significant portion of the building’s façade is metal, and the attention to detail is outstanding.

When you set the camera to focus and expose simultaneously, there is minimal delay between the two processes. The touchscreen is quite excellent and snappy. Unfortunately, its responsiveness is both a gift and a curse, as it is simple to accidentally change the camera to manual focus by knocking on one of the little virtual buttons on the side of the camera.

In addition to selecting the focusing point, the AF lever on the rear of the body may also be used to browse the menus, scroll through photographs, and perform various other functions. This feature is quite helpful and is quickly becoming a standard on cameras of all levels.

Although it is easy to perform all of this from a single control, the camera does lag somewhat when navigating through the menus or modifying the exposure settings, which may be aggravating.

Fujifilm XF10 Image quality

It was reasonable for us to anticipate that the XF10 would produce image quality superior to that of the typical small camera. It does not disappoint in this regard.

Detail is typically exquisite across the frame, just slightly dropping in the corners at the most comprehensive aperture settings of f/2.8, and noise is well controlled in the lower end of the ISO range where the camera can shoot (and far from awful after this point).

It is simple enough to remove noise from Raw files, and if you are in a hurry, you can accomplish this with less accuracy using the post-capture raw-processing tools. This option is available even if you are shooting in RAW format.

One of the characteristics of the XF10 is that it has the propensity to overexpose some situations slightly. This is common with low-cost, compact cameras because they are primarily designed for people who want print-ready results rather than having to process their images afterward. However, it is less common with higher-end cameras such as the XF10, which are more likely to have post-processing capabilities.

Having said that, if you believe that exposure compensation is required, you may quickly jump in and do it, or you can polish your photographs after the fact using the tools for raw processing.

Lens adjustments are one thing you probably won’t need to be concerned about. It is difficult to see images affected by vignetting, distortion, or chromatic aberration, at least not to any objectionable degree. While some of this is undoubtedly due to clever processing rather than the quality of the lens, it is impossible to see images affected by these issues.

However, there is a possibility that you will need to intervene occasionally to correct some minor issues with the white balance, and this is especially true when you have taken a series of pictures all at once. Of course, when the camera is having trouble, most of the time, there is nothing for you to be concerned about, but switching to a white balance preset is likely to provide you with more consistent results.

The rolling shutter effect that occurs when panning and the susceptibility to wind noise contribute to the unappealing quality of 4K video. In addition, the maximum frame rate of 15 frames per second (fps) is also to blame for the choppy appearance of the footage.

There is a nice amount of information, but it’s hard to fathom why someone would pick this over the Full HD alternatives presented beside it.

Fujifilm XF10 Specs

Body type	Compact
Sensor
Max resolution	6000 x 4000
Image ratio w h	1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	24 megapixels
Sensor size	APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
Color space	sRGB
Color filter array	Primary color filter
Image
ISO	Auto, 200-12800 (expands to 100-51200)
Boosted ISO (minimum)	100
Boosted ISO (maximum)	51200
White balance presets	7
Custom white balance	Yes (3 slots)
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	RAW
JPEG quality levels	Fine, normal
File format	JPEG (Exif v2.3)Raw (Fujifilm 14-bit RAF)
Optics & Focus
Focal length (Equiv.)	28 mm
Maximum aperture	F2.8–16
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor)Phase DetectMulti-areaCenterSelective single-pointTrackingSingleContinuousTouchFace DetectionLive View
Autofocus assist lamp	Yes
Digital zoom	Yes (1.25x, 1.8x)
Manual focus	Yes
Normal focus range	10 cm (3.94″)
Macro focus range	10 cm (3.94″)
Number of focus points	91
Screen/viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	1,040,000
Touch screen	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD
Live View	Yes
Viewfinder type	None
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)	1/16000 sec
Exposure modes	Advanced SR AutoProgramShutter priorityAperture priorityManual
Built-in flash	Yes
Flash Range	5.30 m (at ISO 100)
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
Drive modes	SingleContinuousBracketingSelf-timer
Continuous drive	6.0 fps
Self-timer	Yes
Metering modes	MultiAverageSpot
Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	±3 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	Yes
Videography features
Format	MPEG-4, H.264
Modes	3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	Mono
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
USB charging	Yes
HDMI	Yes (micro HDMI)
Microphone port	Yes
Headphone port	No
Wireless	Built-In
Wireless notes	802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE
Remote control	Yes (via smartphone or wired remote)
Physical
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	NP-95 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	330
Weight (inc. batteries)	279 g (0.62 lb / 9.84 oz)
Dimensions	113 x 64 x 41 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.61″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	Yes

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