The Fujifilm X100 is a series of digital compact cameras with a fixed prime lens. The series includes the FinePix X100,X100S,X100T,X100F, and X100V. They each have a large image sensor and a 23 mm lens. All five cameras have received generally positive reviews.
Fujifilm FinePix X100
The Fujifilm FinePix X100 was initially shown at the photokina show in September 2010 and was subsequently introduced in February 2011. It was the first model in the Fujifilm X-series of cameras and has since been joined by numerous models. It is superseded by the Fujifilm X100S.
The FinePix X100 was the first camera to show a number of new technologies developed by Fujifilm. These include a hybrid viewfinder which allows the user to choose between a conventional optical viewfinder with an electronic overlay, or an electronic viewfinder. The combination of APS-C sized CMOS sensor, EXR processor and 23mm fast aperture lens was also a first.
Reception
The X100 received generally favourable reviews and a number of awards. These include Innovative Camera of the Year from Ephotozine and Best Premium Camera in the 2011 TIPA awards. In most cases, the prizes were awarded for the combination of technology and picture quality, but the X100 has also received plaudits for its design outside the photography market, coming top of Stuff magazine's Cool List for 2011 and in October 2012 receiving Good Design Award from Good Design Award. Digital Photography Review gave it a score of 75% and a silver award, noting that it "combines excellent image quality, solid build and a superb viewfinder with somewhat sluggish and quirky operation", adding that"It's been much improved by multiple firmware updates since its initial incarnation, and despite its flaws, is now a very likeable camera indeed."''.
Issues
Some X100 cameras have reportedly suffered from 'sticky aperture disease' where the aperture blades lock up, leading to overexposure. Fujifilm has acknowledged this issue and will fix it under warranty. On initial release the X100 was widely reported to have various issues. Many, but not all, of these issues were fixed through a series of firmware updates made available by Fujifilm.
Fujifilm X100S
The Fujifilm X100S is the successor to the Fujifilm FinePix X100. Announced in January 2013, it is a model similar to the X100 yet addressing some of the issues that the X100 had, and resembles it superficially, but with internal changes. It has been compared with the Leica M series. It was replaced in September 2014 with the Fujifilm X100T.
Differences from the X100
16.3 MP Fujifilm X-Trans CMOS II sensor instead of 12.3 MP CMOS sensor with primary colour filter
Phase detection within the X-Trans CMOS II sensor increasing autofocus speed to 0.08 s in good light
The faster the focus ring is rotated, the quicker the focus is adjusted
Focus mode switch options have been reorganised such that the most commonly used functions surround the least used function for more efficient operation
Hybrid viewfinder switch has been altered in shape to allow for easier one-handed operation
Autofocus point selection has been altered to allow one button default access
Reception
The X100S received generally positive reviews:
Digital Photography Review gave it a score of 81% and a gold award, describing it as a "hugely likable, very capable camera with some useful tricks up its sleeve".
Photography Life gave it 4.6 stars out of 5, describing it as "an amazing camera".
Fujifilm X100T
The Fujifilm X100T was announced by Fujifilm on September 10, 2014. It is the successor to the X100S. It is visually very similar to the X100S, and shares many of its core specifications, but features numerous iterative refinements and enhancements. It has the same 16.3 MP Fujifilm X-Trans CMOS II sensor as the X100S. It was replaced in January 2017 with the Fujifilm X100F.
Differences from the X100S
Advanced hybrid viewfinder, with electronic rangefinder
Real-time parallax correction in optical viewfinder
The X100T has received generally positive reviews:
Digital Photography Review gave it a score of 81%, criticising its autofocus and video capabilities but noting "there's currently nothing to touch it in terms of the size/price/image quality balance it offers and the style with which it does so".
Pocket-Lint.com gave it 4 stars out of 5, describing it as "a special little camera"
Fujifilm X100F
The Fujifilm X100F, announced on January 19, 2017 is the successor to the Fujifilm X100T. It features a number of improvements and refinements over the previous model, many of which were first introduced with the Fujifilm X-Pro2. The X100F was released on February 23, 2017.
Digital teleconverter simulating 50 mm and 70 mm perspectives
Reception
The X100F was very well received, mostly for its improved sensor and autofocus capability. Digital Photography Review gave it a score of 83% and a gold award, calling it "a true photographers' camera". At the 2017 Technical Image Press Association Awards, the X100F won the award for best professional compact camera.
Fujifilm X100V
The Fujifilm X100V, announced on February 4, 2020 is the successor to the Fujifilm X100F. It features a redesigned lens, the 4th generation of X-Trans sensor, a 2-way tilting rear LCD screen, and an “optional” weather resistance.
Differences from the X100F
A fourth-generation 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS sensor
Sharper 23mm f/2.0 lens
Video recording at 4K/30p or 1080/120p
2-way tilting rear LCD screen
Weather resistance
Accessories
Due to their similarities, the different X100 cameras accept many of the same accessories.
Conversion lenses
Wide Conversion Lens WCL-X100 II - gives a magnification factor to the 23 mm fixed lens of 0.8×, providing a focal length of 19 mm
Tele Conversion Lens TCL-X100 II - multiplies the 23 mm fixed lens by approximately 1.4×, providing an equivalent focal length of 33 mm
