Fujifilm has created cameras that offer the best of both worlds: a nice vintage design paired with a modern heart. This has been one of the reasons why many photographers who want film-like image quality in the digital age opt for their models. If you’re looking to purchase a new camera, these offerings can be of help. Despite the years that passed, they continue to offer some exciting image quality.
Fujifilm X-T10
With 77 AF points, the Fujifilm X-T10 features an X-Trans CMOS II Sensor, a 3-inch LCD, and a 2,360k-dot viewfinder. The camera is not weather-sealed, but it feels quite solid overall. There are multiple knobs and buttons to help you navigate with ease. With a zoom lens focusing and a wide-angle lens, you can easily capture the best shots for street photography. The image quality is also quite good. “With Fuji’s color profiles, you can render so many different looks that it’s quite insane,” as we said in our review. “It’s much better than what any other company out there can do.” The high ISo images are great, which means you can rely on the device when shooting low-light scenes. The RAW files also help with highlight recovery versatility.
Fujifilm X-M1
Another 16MP offering, the X-M1 may not seem too high-end, and it features a minimalist design with minimal buttons, including a pop-up flash, a hot shoe, a mode dial, and a shutter release. It is durable, has a magnesium alloy body, and comes with a big LCD screen. The autofocus felt faster than the X Pro 1, and in good lighting, it easily focused on everything with the 16-50mm lens. But in low light, it can become a bit slower. The image quality is impressive, and it can easily rival full-frame cameras. It also offers spectacular colors and detail, while managing to keep high ISO image noise to a minimum. As we added, ” If you’re more inclined to shoot JPEG images, then you should be aware of Fujifilm’s color renderings that try to mimic the look of their older films such as Astia and Velvia.”
Fujifilm X-T1
One of the earlier flagship cameras, the X-T1, is a beast in many areas. It features 80 points of weather sealing and a magnesium alloy body, and is slightly lighter than the X-E2. The device’s autofocus is quick, and with Single AF, you can get the best results with ease. The photographs of the device are beautiful, and the JPEGs are versatile when it comes to colors. In fact, as we added, “The X-T1 does very well at higher ISOs, and works wonderfully in pubs where the above image was taken.” Overall, the camera is a street photographer’s dream.