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Fujifilm X-S1
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alaScore 90

636 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 636 reviews of Fujifilm X-S1. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the image quality and portability are overall positive. The price and performance also get good opinions, but many are less positive about the memory.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Fujifilm X-S1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Fujifilm X-S1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 212 user reviews of Fujifilm X-S1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the performance and image quality. The portability and price also get good opinions.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Fujifilm X-S1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Fujifilm X-S1 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and reliability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Audley Jarvis (trustedreviews.com)

Fujifilm X-S1

 

Is this the best superzoom of them all?

Manually operated zoom ; Larger than average 2/3inch sensor ; Good quality electronic viewfinder ; Much better image quality than most superzooms

Slight sluggish AF at long telephoto ; Slow shot to shot time ; Doesn't match image quality of DSLR or CSC

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (t3.com)

Fujifilm X-S1 review

 

Is this the Fujifilm X-S1 26x super zoom camera worth spending £700 on?

Solid build quality ; Very broad focal range ; Large electronic viewfinder

Pricey ; Bulky and heavy ; Soft results at maximum zoom

Mar, 2012
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Expert review by : William Perceval (pocket-lint.com)

Fujifilm X-S1

 

The Fujifilm X-S1 is no ordinary superzoom. It has a 12-megapixel, 2/3in sensor that's far larger than what you'd normally find in a compact camera for starters. The X-S1 is king of the superzooms and will see off any of the competition. Though, at...

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 is king of the superzooms and will see off any of the competition. Though, at £700, it’s a costly investment. But an investment is just what it feels like – this is a quality bit of engineering.

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by : Jake Smith (pocket-lint.com)

Fujifilm X-S1 pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

 

Compacts with huge zoom ranges have been entering the market left right and centre in recent years due to higher demand. The Fujifilm X-S1 may appear to

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by (expertreviews.co.uk)

Fujifilm X-S1 review

 

In our last round-up of ultra-zoom cameras we found that the best features were split across three cameras. The Canon PowerShot SX40 HS came top for image quality, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 for performance and video quality, and the Fujifilm...

A few small niggles, but this ultra-zoom camera triumphs in all the areas that really matter

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Fujifilm X-S1 review

 

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...

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Darren Crush (photoanswers.co.uk)

Out and about with the Fujifilm X-S1

 

If you have photography tips, reviews, stories, images or videos that you want to share with everyone then get in touch.

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Fujifilm X-S1 Bridge Camera Review

 

Here is our full review of the Fujifilm X-S1 bridge camera.

Excellent zoom range; 1cm minimum focusing distance; Great build quality; 360° panoramas; RAW shooting; Full 1080p video mode; High-speed video shooting; Full manual controls; Tilting screen; Excellent image quality; Noise performance up to ISO 3200

Occasional zoom creep

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Fujifilm X-S1 Bridge Camera Sample Photos

 

Sample photos from the X-S1, the latest premium bridge camera from Fujifilm.

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Fujifilm X-S1 review

 

Can this large-sensor superzoom take the category to a more professional level?

Best in class images, best in class viewfinder, great stabilisation system, manual zoom and focus rings

Sensor issues with specular highlights, autofocus won’t rival a DSLR, on/off issue on occasion, it's rather expensive

Jan, 2012
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