Fuji X100S & X20 Hands-On Field Test
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- The Camera Store's Chris Niccolls had a chance to test two of this year's most anticipated cameras: The X20 and X100s. The X100 and X10 were some of our favourite digital cameras, do these improvements make it worth upgrading?
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Shot and Edited by Jordan Drake
Filmed on the Sony FS700
@3:09 that last shot must of looked AMAZING with the lens cap on.
3:10
"That's my last shot there" (lens cap still on)
E still funny
Good eye!
3:09 "alright that's my last shot there"
The lens cap is still on..
because it's a rangefinder.
3:13 last shot with the cap on?
Anyone else here because they're pulling the trigger on getting an X100s in 2021? 😂
In 3:18 when you talking about your last shot, you hade to take of the cap man :))) last shot is black shot :))
We like to throw easter eggs in here and there for our viewers. That and I'm an idiot.
Chris @ The Camera Store TV
3.08 "that's my last shot there" (Lens cap is obviously on) Hahaha XD
We shoot JPEGs for most sample shots. Comparisons and ISO tests are RAW converted to JPEG for import into Final Cut.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
3:14 last shot with the cap on? FAIL
hahaa indeed :D
nevertheless, I like your vids and a I love my X100S :)
We didn't see any instances of orbs in our shots. Feel free to educate us.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
why u didnt remove the protection from the camera when u took ur last shot min:3 sec:09
the laggy screen of the x20 was due to using power saving mode .. turn on the performance mode (in the menu) and lags are gone ;) ... i bought this camera mainly because of finder that i realy like to use. informations displayed in it is more than enough i needed from any kind of camera ... only details & macro im photographing trough screen
If you love the 35mm focal length, than absolutely. You will sacrifice a bit of resolution and video quality, but for me the X100S is the best camera out there if you are okay with the prime lens.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
You can set the iso like you want, the aparture and the aperture adapts to the iso settings
The 23mm lens is on Fuji's len roadmap. It is coming, the only question is how soon.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
You would be surprised how few of those are in Calgary. We've yet to catch up to Hong Kong in that area of employment.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
There is some X100S footage at 8:30 in the video. The quality is not fantastic, lots of artifacting. The lack of full manual control is an issue as well, the camera selected a very fast shutter speed that led to the jerky looking footage seen in the review.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Finally, a first MEANINGFUL great review of Fuji X20! Excellent job. Love my X20!
agreed. Jordan did a very complete job and I like his practical advice.
Super rare fuji X2100s at 8:29. Thanks for getting this review out for these 3 cameras before everyone else.
It's the old school Lowepro S&F Utility Pouch. I love them but the new version isn't half as good. Try to find one out there online, it's worth it.
Chris@TheCameraStore TV
The Pentax has tilty screen and better macro capabilities, but the X20 is a better camera in pretty much all other respects. I love that Fuji viewfinder and AF speed so very much!
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Thanks for CSTV team for the video. X100s is my camera I know that it is street ready. The x100 was just too slow for the street I manually focused my M8 faster...
5:45. best part in the whole video.
Well, there's a market for fixed lenses. There's quite a few photographers who prefer a fixed ('prime') over a zoom lens. Generally, these fixed / primes are faster at maximum aperture.
Basically... this is a love letter to photographers who prefer a fast, sharp, fixed lens over a slow, blurry, zoom. I'm one of them.
I think your capture rate of usable photos would definitely go up in a sports situation. That and the extra high ISO performance could be worth it. Plus the camera would feel 100% familiar.
Chris @ The Camera Store TV
It sure is! Half of my record collection was found there!
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
I picked up an X100s last week. Start up time seems almost instant. Shutter lag is minimal. I am not sure on the AF yet. I have shot about 600 portraits at social events and I'd say about half are back focused. In every single case the camera indicated the focus was on the persons face yet it clearly focus several meters behind the person. In my opinion the 5D M3 with a good L lens is far superior albeit a lot heavier and more expensive.
New sensor, no orbs!
At 3:05 The last shot with the lens cap on. However with the optical mode of the hybrid viewfinder. The optical viewfinder of hybrid mirrorless cameras doesn't show what passes through the lens like dSLR cameras and is easy to make this mistake.
Missed the price part... you reviewers often neglect that part thinking that money is not an issue... but it IS! These guys sell for a high price, quite higher than some of their competitors. Maybe this would not hinder you from going for them, but it sure would keep me and I'm sure many others away. Other than that a really great in depth review as always. Keep it up!
Really nice review, and also the first one I've seen that actually gives any real insight into these cameras. Been wanting a X20 since I heard about its release, and I think this review made the small doubts I had, go away. I am ordering it for sure!
Cheers from Sweden.
Excellent presentation. What I like most about TheCameraStoreTV reviews is the coverage is usually thorough and practical.
ya know, i had a real toss up between a few cameras mainly the canon g15, nikon 7700, and the fuji x20, and after watching this video ive decided the x20 wins it for me perfectly. thank you, I think this cleared any doubts I had about it.
Video mode is okay but you only get ISO and Aperture control. Your shutter speed is going to go where it wants which means jittery video without NDs. The quality is decent but FUJI definitely did not make it a priority.
Chris @ The Camera Store TV
The X20 hasn't better Dynamic Range then the X10, because there were a 6MP EXR Mode for that, but the X20 has only an ISO Mode for that, which simply lift the tone curve of the shadows up and also lift noise in those areas. And the Noise Reduction on the X20 is much more agressiv then the X10 and smears details, the X10 leaves untouched. Image Quality got worst, but AF and View Finder have improved. The X100s seems to be an real step up, but the x20 X-Trans is a mixed bag.
Chris, I'm glad you guys find the time to make these videos. Really good stuff.
October, they announced at the Canada event yesterday.
Should arrive shortly!
Given the improvements on the new X20, I'd definitely get it over the X10. The focus alone is worthwhile and he new sensor is substantially better. There is no downside to the X20 over the X10 except a bit of money.
Chris @ The Camera StoreTV
Just pre-ordered my X100s from the Camera Store yesterday. Can't wait! :)
Loved the look of the original x100,now with the upgrade the s is the ultimate street beast.
Fantastic review as always! I sold my RX100 after feeling the images were flat and not as solid as I hoped. I think Fuji Film is on another level with their technology.
07:02
I literally said "WOW!" out loud. That's pretty darn impressive for a camera of the X20's class.
Great video. I really appreciate the clear and concise way in which you detailed the changes and comparisons. Not lots of fluff like many other videos.
You had the lens cap on at 03:12... dangers of the rangefinder-style viewfinder...
I like the bit where you say it's your last shot but still have the lens cap on!
Chris, could you think about more "life" shots rather than just walls, tubes and oil...? Really will be good to see some portraits, architecture shots and ect
I was lucky and just bought mine. get it. I had the x100 and the x100s is a huge improvement. I shoot leica (mostly 28mm and 35mm) and the x100s feels like an auto-Leica but waaay lighter. :)
4:55 No Licence Plate at Front? Is that normal in your State?
3:18 The new X100s make photos through the lens cap? Amazing!^^
Excellent, honest, to the point, not biased review. Thank you
Thanks for the video. I'll be living vicariously through it for months until I hope to get one.
I spilled some wine on my lap when you stepped on the ice! I do that too, and savour the crackling sounds. :D
Great review. Was just at the launch of these two cameras here in the Philippines. I really did find the left/right thumb knob was a little off place and wanted a wheel as well. Otherwise, I'm a big X20 fan. Using an XF1 right now lent by Fuji and wishing it was the X20. :P
Great review, and I believe the X100S also has an optical viewfinder with a toggle switch to switch between LCD & optical. Regards.
I've owned both the X100 and X10 and I loved them both! But I can't decide to get either the X100S or X20!
Nice video, first detailed x20 review I saw anywhere online. Thank you very much. Keep up the good work, guys.
What firmware were you using for the x100s review? Many people are not seeing such an improvement in AF with shipped firmware of 1.01 over the x100, but people lucky enough with version 1.00 are seeing big improvements.
Thx for this review, thinking to buy x20 for everyday usage
Typo at 8:29 guys, must be a new camera X2100s. X100s and X20 had babies.
Chris, when you were shooting passing cars with X100s to check its focusing speed, on review everything was in focus. What aperture did you set?
I wonder how long does the battery last with one charge in the x100s. Does anyone know that?
I'm looking into these camera's, mainly the x10 and the x20. Since the x20 is out, the x10 has dropped it's price to a very affordable point. Still, the x20 does look a lot better and has a rangefinder where the x10 only has an evf. My question: is it worth to spend the extra cash on the x20. It's roughly a €200 difference between the two.
How could you leave out that the X100s has a leaf shutter!? That is the main reason I want one of these.
If you would have to choose between the X100 and the X20, for a trip to India. Which would you take?
What do you have to say about the much higher price of the X100s over X100? I own a X100 and I'd upgrade if it weren't for the price difference.
Great review. When choosing a compact mirrorless camera like x20, compact size is one of the big factors. I wonder when compared to Sony rx100, which one would you say is more pocketable? It looks like x20's lens protrudes more than the Sony.
glad to see art filters in X20 - but very disappointing in not having control in video - seems at ISO 3200 the image was barely useable - so i think RX100 still is the king of small cameras - but I should receive my X20 in few days - it has the great looks - but it uses a lens cap :( such a pain for a pocket camera - not sure if I will upgrade my X100 - yes, seems autofocus is faster but they should learn manual focus peeking from Sony, even the little RX100 - so was hoping for more from Fuji
My lost shot here, shame you had the lens cap on then...
Fabulous review, as always. I have the X10 and the X100 as well as the X-Pro1. I have used my X100 for sports and while the focus isn't Canon Mark IV or even 7D, I have gotten enough usable images to have them used in the large metropolitan daily that I shoot for. Would it be worth it for me financially to switch to the X100s...that is still the subject of much debate!
When will the X20 be hitting stores here in Canada ???
Noob question, why did the new generation of DSLRs (new as in all digital DSLRs) give up split image focusing? Would it mess up the phase detection focus on AF systems?
Always a pleasure watching your reviews.
To keep him warm ?
Is the viewfinder on the X20 more accurate? I could never tell where the real center was.
Thinking of upgrading to an X20 or a Ricoh GRD since the X10 got run over with me.
I have a low budget, should i buy the x20 or the x100? the x100s is to pricey for me but the older x100 and the new x20 are around the same price wich one is better?
I love your reviews man really entertaining and interesting I'm gonna buy one before my upcoming trip to NYC this end of the month
I have a question. The X100 seems to have some annoying flare around street lights when shot wide open at night. Did you check out whether they improved that with the x100s?
Speaking of all your reviews in general. Do you guys shoot in RAW then convert to Jpeg or is this straight out of the camera Jpeg engine?
Thanks Chris and Jordan, your reviews are some of the best I've seen. Please photograph and video more people though if possible. More faces please ; )
hey how is the manual controls on the x20? are there any physical dials or buttons we can use to adjust aperture iso and shutter speed? thanks.
I'm seriously considering the 100s. I like the 35mm focal lenght. My very first camera back in the '80s had a fixed 35mm lens, so I'll feel right at home with that focal lenght :)
Just ordered an X100s ... really looking forward to it. Love your reviews btw :)
Hi! I really love your videos. For the X20, can you tell me how long (in minutes) one can record video at 1080p continously? My current camera stores about 22 minutes in a single video file, then (after a few seconds of anger) it creates a new file.. hope that the X20 does it better. Kind regards
Thank you for this review. FUJI X100s, what about the video performance/capabilities. A small video footage, it would be revealing. Thank you any way, keep up the good work.
Wicked review, thank you! How is the zoom and the focus on the x20 as compared to the X100s and the rest of the market? I'm looking for an all around performer for an exchange semester in Morocco. Compared to everything I've seen, the x20 has the best sensor size, autofocus and frame-rate in a really compact package (super important-trying to avoid bringing the D90 though it is aging) without of course going to the X100s. Have I overlooked something/another unit?
Great review. Now, are you going to to a comparison between the x100t and the x30?
his last shot at 3:10 was taken with the lid on
new feature?
Great review Chris. Love the cameras. Can't wait until these come with GPS, Flip screen and HDR mode. That's when Fuji will have me as a customer.
Hi guys, great review! Would you prefer the image quality of the x100s over the XE1 35mm 1.4?
Why didn't I wait!? I just got an X10 -___-
Gah nevermind I got a refurbished one & supercharged for ₤345/CAD531 with a:
spare battery, leather case, shutter release cable, shutter button, 16Gb memory card w/ the reader and an UV filter :P
Anyway great review as always Chris!! (Y)
Maybe you could do a comparison video between the new and old generations of the Xseries cameras :)
I'm switching from a DSLR because DSLRs are too bulky for every day use and I need help on choosing between X-A1 and X20. I'll be using it mainly for street and low light photography. Which one should I buy??
Wow I got scared when you said Englewood...then I remembered you guys are in Canada.
Love it. Yearning for the X20.
Don't see the focus point is moving when use AF-C. Anyone has any ideas what setting is to use when shooting moving object?
can you please do a field test review on pentax k-5 IIs...
if you can choose the original x100 and x20 which one you will choose? how about their viewfinder?
great field test...your video has helped me decide which camera I should buy!! thumbs up
I am having a hard time to decide whether I should invest a sony RX 100II, Fuji X20 or Olympus XZ-2. Please give me some advice?