Fujifilm X series
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The Fujifilm X series of digital cameras consists of Fujifilm's high-end digital cameras and is aimed at professional and keen enthusiast photographers.[1] It is part of the larger range of Fujifilm's digital cameras. The X series itself is not characterized by a single common sensor size or technology.
Camera modelsEdit
Cameras and camera bodies released by Fujifilm as a part of the X series, in chronological order:
- Fujifilm Finepix X100: Prime lens compact digital camera with custom APS-C sized CMOS sensor and hybrid viewfinder, and fixed 23 mm f/2.0 Fujinon lens. Announced at Photokina, the X100 launched globally in March 2011. Succeeded by the Fujifilm X100S in 2013.[2]
- Fujifilm X10: Advanced compact with a 2⁄3 inch (17 mm) 12 megapixel (MP), and a high-definition f/2.0 wide-angle and f/2.8 telephoto Fujinon 4x manual zoom lens (28–112 mm). Introduced Fujifilm's EXR-CMOS sensor, a variation on the Bayer filter pattern. Announced September 1, 2011. Succeeded by Fujifilm X20.[3]
- Fujifilm X-S1: Advanced enthusiast's camera with the same 2⁄3 in 12 MP EXR-CMOS sensor as the X10 compact. It has a fixed 26X zoom providing range equivalent to 24–624 mm at f/2.8-5.6 aperture. Announced November 24, 2011.[4]
- Fujifilm X-Pro1: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera that uses the "X-Trans CMOS" sensor and the Fujifilm X-mount system of lenses. It was announced on January 10, 2012, and launched in March 2012.[5]
- Fujifilm X-E1: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera which is a slimmed-down version of X-Pro1. The modifications include removal of expensive hybrid finder replaced by an upgraded electronic viewfinder. New EVF uses a 2.36M dot OLED unit, out-speccing the X-Pro1's 1.44M dot LCD finder. It was announced on September 6, 2012.[6]
- Fujifilm XF1: Enthusiast's compact camera with 2⁄3 in EXR-CMOS sensor and Fujinon f/1.8 lens with a 4× optical zoom (25 mm–100 mm equivalent). It was announced on September 17, 2012.[7]
- Fujifilm X20: Replacement for the X10 enthusiast compact camera with 2⁄3 in X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II and a new advanced optical viewfinder. It was announced on January 7, 2013.[8] Succeeded by Fujifilm X30.
- Fujifilm X100S: Redesigned version of the X100 with new sensor-based phase detection, same sensor as Fujifilm X-E2. It was announced January 7, 2013.[9] Introduced Fujifilm's Digital Split Image technology, allowing manual focus that appears to the user similar to a rangfinder camera's coincidence or split-image function.[10]
- Fujifilm X-M1: Announced June 25, 2013.[11] has an X-trans sensor and an articulating screen.
- Fujifilm X-A1: Lowest price interchangeable lens camera in the line-up, without X-Trans sensor, announced on September 17, 2013.[12]
- Fujifilm X-E2: Successor to the X-E1, with an X-Trans CMOS II sensor, larger 3 in (76 mm) screen with higher resolution (1.04 M), Digital Split Image technology, and wi-fi. Announced on October 18, 2013.[13]
- Fujifilm XQ1: Premium compact camera with X-Trans CMOS II sensor. Announced on October 18, 2013.[14]
- Fujifilm X-T1: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera with a weather-sealed body, X-Trans CMOS II sensor, and tilting LCD screen. Announced on January 27, 2014.[15] Also the first X-series camera with an optional battery grip, and the first camera from any manufacturer to fully support UHS-II SD cards.[16]
- Fujifilm X30: Successor to the X20. Announced August 26, 2014.
- Fujifilm X100T: Successor to the X100S. Announced September 10, 2014.
- Fujifilm X-A2: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera. Successor to the X-A1. Announced January 15, 2015.[17]
- Fujifilm XQ2: Successor to the XQ1.
- Fujifilm X-T10: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera. Minor version of X-T1.
- Fujifilm X-Pro2: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, successor to the X-Pro1, with a new 24 MP X-Trans III sensor and higher resolution EVF. Announced January 15, 2016.[18]
- Fujifilm X-E2s: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, minor update to the X-E2. Announced January 15, 2016.[19]
- Fujifilm X70: Smaller version of the Fujifilm X100T, with an 18.5 mm lens (28 mm-equivalent) rather than a 23 mm (35 mm-equivalent) on the X100/S/T. Announced January 15, 2016.[20]
- Fujifilm X-T2: Upgraded model from X-T1 with similar weather-sealed body but same sensor and image processor as X-Pro2. Announced July 7, 2016.[21]
- Fujifilm X-A3: Upgraded model from the X-A2, with 24.2 MP CMOS sensor, 11 types of film simulations, and rear LCD with touchscreen.
- Fujifilm X-A10: Entry-model camera, detuned from X-A2. Without accessory shoe. Sells worldwide except Japan.
- Fujifilm X100F: Successor to X100T. Equipped with the same sensor and processor as X-Pro2. Focus lever on the back of the body, built-in ISO dial on the top.
- Fujifilm X-T20: Successor to X-T10. Same sensor and processor as X-T2. The tilt LCD on the back of the body becomes a touch panel; it also supports touch-autofocus and touch-shooting.
- Fujifilm X-E3: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, successor to X-E2s. Equipped with the same sensor and processor as X100F, X-Pro2, X-T2 and X-T20. The D-Pad has been replaced by swiping motions on the Touchscreen. Announced September 7, 2017.
- Fujifilm X-A5: Successor to X-A3. Improved autofocus with new CMOS sensor and processor, new high dynamic range, and 4K movie shooting modes. New kit lens with XC 15 mm–45 mm f/3.5-5.3 OIS PZ. Sale began on 2018 February 15.
- Fujifilm X-A20: Similar specifications to X-A10 with an addition of a touch sensitive LCD display. Only sold in certain regions.
- Fujifilm X-H1: Based on X-T2, newly equipped with In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS),10000 compute per second, stabilizing is effective with all genuine lenses. Sale began on 2018 March 1.
- Fujifilm X-T100: Largely based on the X-A5 and is nearly identical to X-T20,[22] equipped with an electronic viewfinder, a fully articulating touchscreen (3-way tilt) and a hybrid autofocus. Announced 2018 May 24.[23] Sale began on 18 June 2018.
- Fujifilm XF10: Successor to X70, but equipped 24 megapixels bayer sensor same as X-A5 & X-T100. Announced on July 19, 2018.[24]
- Fujifilm X-T3: Successor to X-T2, but equipped with 26 megapixel sensor. 3" tilting screen. ISO sensitivity to 51200. 4K/60P 4:2:2 10-bit (HDMI) and 4K/60P 4:2:0 10-bit (SD Card).[25] Announced September 6, 2018.[26]
- Fujifilm X-T30: Successor to X-T20, but equipped with 26 megapixel sensor. 3" tilting screen. ISO sensitivity to 51200. Announced February 14, 2019.
- Fujifilm X-Pro3: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, successor to the X-Pro2, with a new 26 MP X-Trans IV sensor. Announced October 23, 2019.[27]
Lens | Type | Sensor | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||
Fixed | Professional Prime | APS-C | FinePix X100 | FinePix X100S | FinePix X100T | FinePix X100F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
⅔-inch | X10 | X20 | X30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bridge camera | ⅔-inch | X-S1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compact | ⅔-inch | XF1 | XQ1 | XQ2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interchangeable | Professional | APS-C | X-Pro1 | X-Pro2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
X-T1 | X-T2 | X-T3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Enthusiast | APS-C | X-T10 | X-T20 | X-T30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
X-E1 | X-E2 | X-E2s | X-E3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Entry-level | APS-C | X-A1 | X-A2 | X-A3 | X-A5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
X-M1 |
Image processor: Other | EXR | X-Trans II | X-Trans III | X-Trans IV
ChronologyEdit
X-Trans sensorsEdit
Description | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
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X100 series | APS-C, fixed prime lens | X100S | X100T | X70 | X100F | |||||
X_0 series | 2⁄3 in sensor, fixed zoom lens | X20 | X30 | |||||||
X-M series | APS-C, tilt LCD, X mount lenses | X-M1 | ||||||||
X Pro series | APS-C, X mount lenses | X-Pro1 | X Pro2 | |||||||
X-E series | APS-C, EVF, X mount lenses | X-E1 | X-E2 | X-E2S | X-E3 | |||||
XQ series | 2⁄3 in sensor, fixed zoom lens | XQ1 | XQ2 | |||||||
X-T series | APS-C, EVF, tilt LCD, X mount lenses | X-T1 | X-T10 | X-T2 | X-T20 | X-T3 | X-T30 | |||
X-H series | APS-C, IBIS, X mount lenses | X-H1 |
Other sensorsEdit
Description | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
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X100 series | EXR, APS-C, fixed prime lens | X100 | |||||||
X-A series | Bayer, APS-C, X mount lenses | X-A1 | X-A2 | X-A3, X-A10 | X-A5, X-A20 | ||||
X-T series | Bayer, APS-C, X mount lenses | X-T100 | |||||||
Other | EXR sensor | X10, X-S1 | XF1 | ||||||
Other | Bayer, APS-C, fixed prime lens | XF10 |
Fuji X-mount lensesEdit
All X-series cameras with interchangeable lenses use Fujifilm X-mount lenses.
AccessoriesEdit
- M-mount adaptor for using Leica M-mount lenses on X-mount cameras. Adapter provides a way to set the focal length of the lens which will appear in image Exif info, and correct for common color shift and vignetting problems when using M-mount lenses on digital cameras.[28]
- Wide conversion lens WCL-X100[29]
- Fujifilm EF-X20 shoe-mount flash[30] a dedicated TTL flash with 20 mm equivalent angle using the built-in defuser. Guide number 20' (6.1 m) ISO100 at 50 mm position.
- Fujifilm hand grip HG-XPro1[31]
- Fujifilm leather softcase[32]
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