Fujifilm X10 Review

There are point and shoot cameras and then there are really expensive point and shoot cameras. The Fujifilm X10 falls in the latter category and apart from sporting a classic chic retro design, this camera boasts of some really interesting features. Read on to know if the X10 is the answer for all your point and shoot requirements.

Unique power on feature

Design and Build Quality
The Fujifilm X10 is designed to perfection. There are very few cameras available in the market that when in one’s hands ooze class and substance the way this does. If it were to be given a similie, it could be termed as the Rolls Royce of compact cameras. Boasting a retro design that takes you back over half a century, the X10 is dressed in synthetic leather all over with an all black finish. Under the leather dressing, the camera is made of metal, giving it its robust build quality. The addition of the handgrip helps in easily handling the camera with a right hand and the textured finish assists this to a very large extent.

The X10, is not quite compact, though with it measuring at around 4 and a half inches in width, this is not ideally the camera that can be carried around in a trouser pocket. As for the weight, it is a tad bit on the heavier side, weighing in at approximately 350g, which is heavier than most other cameras with this form factor. One can sort the problem of carrying it around by tethering the leather strap to it.

The 2.8-inch screen is not all that great

The face of the camera is quite minimal, in terms of basic features, such as the zoom lens - it only has a 4x lens. The camera also includes an optical viewfinder, AF assist as well as a toggle switch for focusing. The rear and the top of the camera are loaded with a range of buttons around the 2.8-inch LCD display. This allows one to adjust virtually all the settings available in the camera. There are a total of 8 buttons located at the back, apart from the buttons for the four way navigational pad. Located amongst the multitude of buttons, here are two scroll wheels for navigating through the settings and a spring loaded toggle switch for the flash. The other important design feature at the back is the optical view finder, which has a soft plastic finish.

The top of the camera features the mode dial, shutter release button, function button and an exposure dial. Apart from this the camera also features a mount, which allows one to add an additional flash or an electronic view finder. The flash is housed in the body of the camera and it feels sturdy. The connectivity options for the X10 are located at the side and they include a proprietary USB port and a mini HDMI port. The flap of the battery bay that also houses the memory card is extremely sturdy and it features a locking mechanism.

The build quality of the camera is really good and it looks like it can come out on top, even if it receives a few accidental drops. To sum up this bit of the review, this is one of the most stylish and classiest cameras to surface in recent years and it is all due to its vintage appearance.