Abstract: The Fujifilm X-S1 is a very clear indication of the direction in which Fuji is taking its camera construction. We put the latest X-series bridge camera to the test, to see if it really is a worthy adversary to the mighty DSLR. At a glance 12MP EXR CMOS...
Long zoom, Subtle muted scenes, Punchy colourful images, Fine detail in shots
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The Fujifilm X-S1 put in a first-class performance throughout our tests, in all shooting conditions. It's a great camera and a realistic, versatile alternative to a dSLR. Well thought-out controls and great build quality mean we can highly recommend it...
While a handful of people predicted that the emergence of compact system cameras would signal the death of bridge models, compact system cameras have also presented bridge camera manufacturers with a new opportunity. Manufacturers seem to be freeing thems...
Abstract: The Fujifilm X-S1 is a high-end bridge camera aimed at the gap between superzooms and DSLRs. The idea here is to combine reach and all-in-one convenience with natural handling and superior image quality. Fujifilm seems to be marketing the camera toward en...
If the X-S1 is a bridge between pocket shooters and DSLRs, it's not a very sturdy one (nor is it the only way across).Once upon a time, superzooms were built to bridge the gap between pocket shooters and DSLRs, as a happy medium in terms of price, perform...
Solid build quality, Very broad focal range, Large electronic viewfinder
Pricey, Bulky and heavy, Soft results at maximum zoom
Fujifilm is producing some of the best super zooms and premium end compacts around just now. This may just have something to do with the fact that, unlike Canon and Nikon, it doesn’t have any DSLRs of its own. However, while the build quality of the 1
Precise, pleasanttouse EVF, Good general responsiveness, RAW mode, Excellent finish, Good manual zoom, Picture quality up to 1600 ISO, Interesting EXR modes
Autofocus is a touch slow at telephoto settings in low light, Heavy, Image freezes slightly when focusing, Picture quality could be better at midrange zoom settings
With its manual zoom, good-quality EVF, sturdy build, good responsiveness and top-end picture quality, the Fujifilm X-S1 is one of the most attractive bridge cameras out there at the moment. Image quality at mid-zoom settings is the only slightly embar...
Great electronic viewfinder, images are great (save for specular highlight issue), decent build, manual zoom and focus rings
Specular highlights can morph into white dots, autofocus not all it could have been
The X-S1’s £700 price tag is a big ask, but the camera does come with big features. It’s got a great viewfinder, is wonderful to use, produces best in class images* and has an excellent, stabilised lens. But it’s not perfection: despite significant imp...
Rock solid, rugged build, Manual operation of zoom, Tilting rear LCD screen, Large and clear EVF
Big, bulky and unsubtle, Priced the same as a DSLR, Blurry shooting handheld near telephoto end of zoom, Small sensor
The Fuji X-S1 is an ideal purchase for the photography nut looking for one camera that can do it all, and prepared to compromise on having image quality not quite on a par with a semi-pro DSLR that one could buy for a similar outlay. As with any superzoo...
