Review: Fujifilm X-T100

Fujifilm has launched a new mirrorless camera model in the X Series in Dubai and the UAE with the Model X-T100. The Japanese masterpiece has a classic retro look and a stylish body.  It’s a 24.2-megapixel APS-C sensor with a high-speed imaging processor and a digital zoom. It’s available in 3 colors and I had to get my hands on the new and unique Champagne Gold.

After testing it for more than 3 weeks in various environments, here are some of the impressive features:

The 91-point Phase Detection Auto-focus system in the camera uses the same algorithm originally designed for the high-end flagship X Series models. I particularly love the screen which has a three-way tilt mechanism and makes it easier to use as a Food Blogger with the flat lays.

For selfie lovers, the screen flips out towards the front as well. You can further tilt it anyway to get the angle you want. If looking to record videos, X-T100 offers 4K UHD video recording, but with a maximum frame rate of 15 frames per second. Full HD video, fortunately, can be recorded at up to 60 fps

An intelligent feature XT100 is the SR+ Mode that detects both the subject and scene at the same time, selecting the best settings for capturing the best shot. The X-T100 also includes an electronic viewfinder which is very handy.

Film Simulations will be familiar to Fujifilm shooters; there are the regular 11 types you’ve come to expect: Provia, Velvia, Astia, Classic Chrome, Pro Neg Hi, Pro Neg Std, Monochrome, and Sepia.

As for negatives, the motor zoom can get a bit annoying till you are used to the sense. Other than that, the touch screen might lag a little but I am used to the buttons and X-T100 has a lot of them so doesn’t bother much.

In connectivity, the X-T100 includes built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which allows you to remotely control the camera and transfer images to your phone or print to an Instax printer.

Overall, X-T100 is impressive and I think I am ready to retire my heavy DSLR and continue shooting with Fujifilm. As a blogger and an amateur photographer on the move, it’s a perfect device. Big thanks to the wonderful people at Fujifilm Middle East for the product.

If you looking to buy one, use the promo code ⭐BCTQT0004⭐ to receive a free photography related gift when purchased at Grand Stores across UAE before the 31st of July.

Model Name	FUJIFILM X-T100
Number of effective pixels	24.2 million pixels
Image sensor	23.5mm x 15.7mm (APS-C) CMOS with primary color filter Sensor Cleaning system Ultra Sonic Vibration
Storage media	SD Card (-2GB) / SDHC Card (-32GB) / SDXC Card (-256GB) UHS-I*1
File format	Still image JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3)*2 / RAW (RAF format) / RAW+JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible) Movie Movie File Format: MOV Movie Video Compression: H.264 Audio: Linear PCM Stereo
Number of recorded pixels	L: (3:2) 6000ｘ4000 / (16:9) 6000ｘ3376 / (1:1) 4000×4000 M: (3:2) 4240ｘ2832 / (16:9) 4240ｘ2384 / (1:1) 2832×2832 S: (3:2) 3008ｘ2000 / (16:9) 3008ｘ1688 / (1:1) 2000×2000 <Motion Panorama> 180°: Vertical: 2160 x 9600 / Horizontal: 9600 x 1440 120°: Vertical: 2160 x 6400 / Horizontal: 6400 x 1440
Lens mount	FUJIFILM X mount
Sensitivity	Standard Output Sensitivity : AUTO1 / AUTO2 / AUTO3(up to ISO6400) / ISO200 to 12800(1/3 step) Extended output sensitivity : ISO100 / 25600 / 51200
Exposure control	TTL 256-zone metering, Multi / Spot / Average
Exposure mode	P(Program AE) / A(Aperture Priority AE) / S(Shutter Speed Priority AE) / M(Manual Exposure)
Exposure compensation	-5.0EV – +5.0EV, 1/3EV step (movie recording : -2.0EV – +2.0EV)
Image Stabilizer	Supported with OIS type lens
Face detection	Yes
Eye detection	Yes
Shutter type	Focal Plane Shutter
Shutter speed (with mechanical shutter)	Mechanical Shutter 4 sec. to 1/4000 sec.(P mode), 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec.(All modes) Bulb mode(up to 60 min), TIME : 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec. Electronic Shutter*3 4 sec. to 1/32000 sec.(P mode), 30 sec. to 1/32000 sec.(All modes) Bulb mode(1 sec. fixed), TIME : 30 sec to 1/32000sec. Mechanical + Electronic Shutter 4 sec. to 1/32000 sec.(P mode), 30 sec. to 1/32000 sec.(All modes) Bulb mode(up to 60 min), TIME : 30 sec. to 1/32000 sec. Synchronized shutter speed for flash 1/180 sec. or slower
Continuous shooting	Approx. 6.0 fps (JPEG : max. approx. 26 frames) Approx. 3.0 fps (JPEG : max. up to card full) * Use a card with UHS Speed Class 1. * Speed of continuous shooting depends on shooting environment and shooting frames.
Auto bracketing	AE Bracketing (2/3/5/7 frames) ±1/3EV-±3EV, 1/3EV step Film Simulation Bracketing (Any 3 types of film simulation selectable) Dynamic Range Bracketing (100% · 200% · 400%) ISO sensitivity Bracketing (±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV) White Balance Bracketing (±1, ±2, ±3)
Focus	Mode Single AF / Continuous AF / MF / AF+MF Type Intelligent Hybrid AF: TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF, AF assist illuminator available AF frame selection Single point AF: 7×13 (Changeable size of AF frame among 5 types), Zone AF: 3×3 / 5×5 / 7×7 from 91 areas on 7×13 grid, Wide/Tracking AF: (up to 18 area) * AF-S : Wide * AF-C : Tracking
White balance	Automatic Scene recognition / Custom1-3 / Color temperature selection (2500K-10000K) / Preset: Fine,Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White),Incandescent light, Underwater
Self-timer	2sec. / 10sec. / Smile / Buddy (LV.1 – LV.3) / Group (1-4 subjects) / Face Auto Shutter
Flash	Manual pop-up flash (Super Intelligent Flash) Guide number : Approx 5 (ISO100・m) / Approx 7 (ISO200・m)
Flash modes	Red-eye removal OFF Auto/Forced Flash/Suppressed Flash/Slow Synchro/Rear-curtain Synchro/Commander Red-eye removal ON Red-eye Reduction Auto/Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash/Suppressed Flash/ Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro/Red-eye Reduction & Rear-curtain Synchro/Commander * Red-eye removal is active when Face Detection is set to ON.
Hot shoe	Yes ( dedicated TTL Flash compatible)
Viewfinder	0.39-in., Approx. 2,360K-dot OLED color viewfinder, Coverage of viewing area vs. capturing area : Approx. 100% Eye point : Approx. 17.5mm ( from the rear end of the camera’s eyepiece), Diopter adjustment : -4m – +2m-1(dpt) Magnification : 0.62x with 50mm lens[(35mm format equivalent) at infinity and diopter set to -1m-1. Diagonal angle of view : Approx. 30°( Horizontal angle of view : Approx. 25°) Built-in eye sensor
LCD monitor	3.0-inch, aspect ratio 3:2, approx. 1,040K-dot 3 way Tilt-type, TFT color LCD monitor
Movie recording	4K 3840 x 2160 15P, Continuous recording : up to approx. 30 min. Full HD 1920 x 1080 59.94p / 50p / 24p / 23.98p, Continuous recording : up to approx. 30 min. HD 1280 x 720 59.94p / 50p / 24p / 23.98p, Continuous recording : up to approx. 30 min. High Speed Movie　1280×720 1.6x / 2x / 3.3x / 4x, Continuous recording : up to approx. 7 min. * For 4K movie recording, use a card with UHS Speed Class 3 or higher * Although movie recording will continue without interruption when the file size reaches 4 GB, subsequent footage will be recorded to a separate file which must be viewed separately.
Mode dial	Advanced SR AUTO / P / S / A / M / Night / Sports / Landscape / Portrait Enhancer / SP(Scene Position) / Adv. / Panorama
Film Simulation mode	11 type (PROVIA/STANDARD, Velvia/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, CLASSIC CHROME, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA)
Dynamic range setting	AUTO, 100%, 200%, 400% ISO restriction (DR100%: No limit, DR200%: ISO400 or more, DR400%: ISO800 or more)
Advanced filter	Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Fish-eye, Soft focus, Cross screen, Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple), Fog remove, HDR Art
Touch screen	Shooting Mode Touch Shooting, AF, Focus Area, OFF Touch Function, EVF Touch Screen Area Settings(ALL, RIGHT, LEFT, UPPER RIGHT, UPPER LEFT, LOWER RIGHT, LOWER LEFT, OFF) Playback Mode Swipe, Zoom, Pinch-in / Pinch-out, Double-tap, Drag
Other photography functions	4K Burst, 4K Multi Focus, HDR, Electronic level, Advanced SR AUTO, Eye detection AF, Face Detection, Interval timer shooting, Auto Red-eye Removal, Motion panorama, Color space, Setting (Color, Sharpness, D-range, Gradation), Film Simulation, Advanced Filter, Framing guideline, Frame No. memory, Histogram display, Preview depth of focus, Pre-AF, Focus check, Focus Peak Highlight, Multiple exposure, Release priority / Focus priority selection, Fn button setting, ISO AUTO control, Interlock spot AE & Focus area, Edit/Save quick menu, Preview exp./WB in manual mode, Shutter Type, Touch screen setting
Playback functions	RAW conversion, Image rotate, Auto image rotate, Face Detection, Red-eye reduction, Photobook assist, Erase selected frames, Multi-frame playback (with micro thumbnail), Slide show, Protect, Crop, Resize, Panorama, Favorites
Wireless transmitter	Standard IEEE 802.11b / g / n (standard wireless protocol) Access mode Infrastructure Encryption WEP / WPA / WPA 2 mixed mode
Bluetooth®	Standards Bluetooth Ver. 4.1 (Bluetooth low energy) Operating frequency [Center frequency] 2402 – 2480MHz
Wireless functions	Geotagging setup, Image transfer (Individual image/Selected multiple images), View & Obtain Images, PC Autosave, instax Printer Print, Pairing registration, Delete pairing registration, Bluetooth ON/OFF setting, Auto image transfer
Other functions	Exif Print, 35 Languages, Date/Time, Time difference, Sound & Flash OFF, Quick start Mode, High Performance, Preview exp. in Manual mode, LCD Brightness, LCD Color, Preview Pic. Effect, DISP. Custom Setting, EVF Brightness, EVF Color
Terminal	Video output – Digital interface USB 2.0 High-Speed / micro USB terminal HDMI output HDMI Micro connector (Type D) Microphone/remote release connector ⌀2.5 mm 3-pole mini jack
Power supply	NP-W126S Li-ion battery (included) Battery life for still images*4 Approx. 430frams (Normal Mode) When XF35mmF1.4 R is set. Actual battery life of movie capture*4 *Face detection is set to OFF 4K: approx. 90 min., FULL HD: approx. 100 min. Continuance battery life of movie capture*4 *Face detection is set to OFF 4K: approx. 150 min., FULL HD: approx. 170 min.
Dimensions	121.0 mm x 83.0 (H) mm x 47.4 (D) mm / 4.8 in.(W) x 3.3 in. (H) x 1.9 in. (D) (Minimum depth: 33.4 mm/1.3 in.)
Weight	Approx. 448g / 15.8 oz. (including battery and memory card) Approx. 399g / 14.1 oz. (excluding accessories, battery and memory card)
Operating Temperature	0 – 40°C / 32 – 104°F
Operating Humidity	10 – 80% (no condensation)
Starting up period	Approx. 0.4 sec., when High Performance mode set to ON Approx. 0.8 sec., when High Performance mode set to OFF * Fujifilm research
Accessories included	Li-ion battery NP-W126S AC power adapter Plug Adapter USB cable Shoulder strap Body cap Owner’s manual Detachable Grip