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3219450-10477500FujifilmEffective Pixels 16M CCD Optical Zoom 5.0x LCD Monitor 2.7-inch Sensitivity ISO 3200 SR AUTO Digital ImageStabilization IntelligentFlash DMC-LS6 DMC-LS6Digital CameraOptical Image Stabilizer for Suppressing Hand-shake Blur5x Optical Zoom Lens from 26mm Wide-angle14.1-megapixel CCD SensoriA (Intelligent Auto) Mode for One-press BeautyHD Video Recording2.7-inch, 230,000-dot LCD417195049276000! Model: DSC-WX50WX50 Digital compact cameraAdvanced Cyber-shot? with powerful features, Full HD movie and 3D shooting16.2 megapixels Exmor R?, 5x zoom, AVCHD Full HD, 3D, 6.7 cm LCD, Superior AUTOVery high quality low-light imagesShoot amazing 3D images and panoramasBlur-free Full HD movies, even when walking SensorBSI CMOS Image SensorApprox 14.6 MegapixelsApprox 14.52 MegapixelsImage StabilizationDual IS (OIS + DIS)FocusingTTL auto focus TypeFocusing Range: Normal : 80cm - infinity (wide), 150cm - imfinity (Tele) / Macro: 5cm - 80cm (Wide). 100cm - 150cm (Tele) / Auto Macro: 5cm - infinity (Wide), 100cm - infinity (Tele)ExposureExposure Control: Program AEMetering: Multi / Spot / Center Weighted / Face Detection AELensFocal Length: Samsung Lens f= 4.7 - 23.5 mm (35 mm Film Equivalent: 26 - 130mm)F3.3(W) - F5.9(T)5x Optical Zoom LensDigital Zoom: Still Image Mode: 1 - 5x, Play Mode: 1 - 9.3x (Depends on Image Size )DisplayTFT LCD Type2.7" (6.85cm) Display SizeDisplay Feature: 230000 Pixels (QVGA)Shutter SpeedShutter Speed: Smart Auto 1/8 - 1/2000 sec / Program 1 - 1/2000 sec / Night 8 - 1/2000 secThe Fuji X10 Digital Camera Review. A look at the Baby Brother of the Fuji X100. Real world USE review.By Steve HuffThis has been the year of the digital camera. Man oh man. 2011 has brought us some amazing new cameras and Fuji in particular seemed to make the biggest splash with their APS-C large sized sensor X100 earlier in the year. That camera is JUST NOW starting to become available as supply finally catches up with demand. But before they were able to get the X100 out into the shops they were already hard at work on the “Mini Me” version of the X100 that they eventually named the X10. We also have the newly announced Panasonic GX1, which is finally the REAL follow up to their wildly successful GF1. Funny. First Sony grew some balls, and now Panasonic is growing them as well. I think Panasonic realized they screwed the pooch with the GF2 and GF3 (cameras I was not a fan of when compared to the lovely GF1) so they remedied it with an all new line, the X series. Hmm. Fuji X100, X10, Leica X1…and now Panasonic joins in with the GX1. Maybe “X” is the magic letter that magically creates a great camera? Anyway, the Fuji X10 is what I am talking about at this moment though and it is VERY similar in many ways to its bigger brother the X100, but also very different. Because of the similarities in the features and handling this review will be shorter and more about the usability, quirks and image quality. My X100 review can be seen HERE.Like most small sensor cameras, when Fuji announced the X10 I rolled my eyes! There was just no way I was going to like a smaller sensor body because I love my full frame and APS-C sensors for their ability to shoot in lower light, give shallow depth of field, and have superior Dynamic Range (ability to capture the light and dark areas of the image without blowing or blacking out)! So many smaller sensor digital cameras give you that “small sensor look” which is usually blown out highlights, grainy images, hard looking images, and they usually always have super huge depth of field. Some prefer to have this look to their images and others just take it and accept it because these cameras are small and can be put in a pocket. Usually its about portability but the X10 is not as small as other small sensor cameras so my thinking about the X10 was that it is going to have to be really good in the usability and image quality department to have a reason to buy it.When B&H Photo sent me the X10 to check out I obliged and decided to just go ahead review it. How could I not? I mean, I LOVED the X100 so maybe this little X10 has some of that Fuji MOJO? I told myself that if this camera was fast, enjoyable to use, and had the Fuji Colors that I may just may be a believer. In the small sensor arena we have many cameras, most of which I am not a fan of. For example, I have never been a fan of the Canon or Nikon point and shoots. Cameras like Canon G12, Nikon P7100, Canon S95 never did it for me for one reason or another. Not that they were bad cameras, just that they either didn’t feel right, or the controls lacked, or the color was off…something always made me stay away from them though I did try them. Maybe because I am an “enthusiast” and appreciate a good looking , feeling, and operating camera in addition to really great image quality. Those kind of cameras never held my attention for very long which is why I never reviewed them here. I write about what excites me and gets my creative juices flowing.So in this review I am going to talk about the Fuji X10 and basically tell you that it is a new breed of camera. It is not quite a point and shoot as it is much too advanced in the control, build, and feature dept for that. It is not a camera like the micro 4/3′s offerings as the sensor is smaller and does not give you quite the depth of field control that you would get from something like an Olympus E-P3 and decent lens. It is not equal to the X100 just due to the fact that the high ISO capability, sensor, and EVF/OVF of the X100 makes it the better camera. The X10 is kind of in a class by itself for now and at its price point of $599, it is priced JUST right IMO. About half the cost of the X100 but it can still give you the same color and feel as images shot with an X100. The same build and feel but in slick black Those who think the X10 is overpriced, look at cameras like the Ricoh GRD’s ($499), the Olympus E-P3 ($899), Nikon V1 ($900), NEX-5n ($600). Yea, the X10 is priced right for what it is and in reality, Fuji probably could have priced it at $699 and sold a ton.So as I said, even though it is already getting long, this review will be shorter than usual and more to the point and with plenty of samples (ALL JPGS BTW) that have that signature Fuji color. I will state the facts and tell it like it is so I hope you enjoy this real world review of what appears to be a very cool camera. My only concern with the X10 is that at $599 you could get yourself into something like a Panasonic GF1, Olympus E-PL2 or similar micro 4/3 camera. Even a Sony NEX-5n (though with a kit lens that is average). These larger sensor cameras should, in theory, give you better results. What they won’t give you though is those damn gorgeous Fuji colors, classic style, and viewfinder. In these areas, the X10 delivers the goods so it will all come down to what YOU want in a camera.Things to ask yourself to find out what is most important to you… Portability? Image quality? Control? JPEG Quality? Build quality? Speed? Intended use? Is a VF important to you? Is shallow depth of field mandatory?But to stress again, if it were me shooting the X10 every day I would only use the AF. I would never use manual. Period. This Fuji is sort of like a mix between a point and shoot and a more advanced camera. It’s a new breed in my opinion and far surpasses the other cameras that many will compare this to. When compared to cameras like the Canon G12 and other advanced P&S cameras, the X10 wins on usability, image quality and build and feel. No contest. But then again, this is MY opinion. Yours may differ.I decided to compare the X10 high ISO JPEG’s to other cameras I had on hand ranging from the Ricoh GRD IV to the Olympus E-P3 and Nikon V1. What surprised me the most is how the X10 and V1 killed the bigger sensor E-P3! All files were JPEGS with default in camera Noise Reduction. The X10 and V1 did much better than I imagined with the GRD and E-P3 lagging behind, especially at ISO 3200. Take a look. The Nikon V1 is looking pretty nice in the ISO test. One thing to note is that if you shoot ISO 6400 and up on the X10 then the resolution goes down to medium size. You can NOT shoot full res at ISO 6400 and up.So the bottom line on the AF is that it is speedy, not quite as fast as the Olympus E-P3 but faster than the X100 and about equal to any other camera out there today. No pared to? What camera is the best for me?Well, I always get asked this but can not answer this question for everyone. I have been shooting so many cameras lately and honestly, they have all been wonderful in one way or another. The X10 is no different but it is geared towards those who want a more classic looking advanced point and shoot. The smaller sensor in the X10 is fantastic, possibly the best I have ever seen, but it is still a small sensor with small sensor limitations. The X10 is NOT a pro camera. In other words, I wouldn’t be shooting weddings and portraits with it as there are other cameras that would be much better for these scenarios.It is also bigger than most point and shoot cameras. It is not really a pocketable solution. If you want something that can slide in to your front pants pocket, look at something like a Ricoh GRD IV (though I prefer the IQ of the X10).The X10 is also best in good light. It’s a great vacation or travel camera. It looks amazing strapped around you, it feels good in your hand, the build is wonderful and the image quality rocks. The price of $599 is great. If you look at something like a Nikon V1 (which is a more slick and polished camera) with it’s small sensor the X10 seems like a deal. I can say that of all of the small sensor cameras I have shot with, the X10 gave me the best overall IQ I have seen in regards to color, DR and detail with JPEGS. I am impressed and it keeps the feel of the X100, which many photographers adore. I’d go with an X100 before an X10 but if you are on a budget and just love the Fuji’s and X10 would do nicely.Quick JPEG ComparisonsBelow is a quick comparison of full size out of camera JPEG images shot with the X10, E-P3, Nikon V1, Ricoh GRD IV and I there in a Sony NEX-7 file just because even though the NEX-7 has a large APS-C sensor. Why JPEG? Well, 1st of all there is no real support for the RAW files of the X10, V1 or the NEX-7 and most people looking at an X10 will end up shooting JPEG (I would). These are only posted so you can get an idea of the out of camera JPEGS of these cameras. They have not been touched at all, so what you see if what you get from exposure to color, etc. BTW, all were set to VIVID color modes, all taken at the same time (well, took 2 minutes to take them all). CLICK ON EACH IMAGE FOR THE FULL SIZE OUT OF CAMERA IMAGE. THESE WERE OPENED IN PHOTOSHOP AND SAVED AS A LEVEL 10 JPEG. The NEX file was saved as a level 8 due to file size issues. 1st – X10 – f/4 at 28mm – out of camera JPEGThe Nikon V1 and 10mm prime at f/4 – Out of camera JPEGOlympus E-P3 and Panasonic 20 1.7 at f/4 – Out of camera JPEGRicoh GRD IV – Out of camera JPEG – f/4 ................
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