Fuji X100 (2011–2013)
A digital camera with a hybrid viewfinder and fixed 23mm f/2 lens, released by Fujifilm as the first in its acclaimed X100 series.
Overview
The Fujifilm FinePix X100 is a digital camera introduced in 2011 as the inaugural model in Fujifilm’s X100 line. It was the world’s first camera to combine an optical and electronic viewfinder in a single unit, switching automatically via an eye sensor. Designed for enthusiasts, it features a fixed 23mm f/2 ASPH lens (35mm equivalent) and a 12.3 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, delivering high image quality in a compact form. The camera gained praise for its ability to produce sharp, natural-looking images across lighting conditions, with particularly accurate skin tones and reliable auto white balance and exposure metering.
Specifications
| Weight | 15.5 oz./440g with fixed lens, battery and card |
| Lens | Fixed 23mm f/2 ASPH (35mm equivalent) |
| Sensor | 12.3 MP APS-C CMOS |
| ISO | ISO 200-6400 (extendable to 100-12800) |
| Video | records 720/24P HD movies with stereo sound |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder |
| Shutter | Electronic leaf shutter |
Design
The X100 features a dual optical and electronic viewfinder system with automatic eye-sensor control that switches between the rear LCD and viewfinder. Its controls are designed for intuitive operation, with physical knobs that can be adjusted easily, even without looking.
Context
Announced in September 2010 and released in March 2011, the Fujifilm FinePix X100 was the first camera to offer a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder. It had no predecessor and launched a new product line, later succeeded by the Fuji X100S (2013–2014), X100T (2014–2017), and X100F (2017–).
Market
As of April 2019, the used market price for the Fuji X100 was around $300. The original retail price was $1,199 in the US.
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