The original Fujifilm X100 — the APS-C fixed-lens compact that launched a phenomenon, with hybrid OVF/EVF.
The Fujifilm X100 launched in 2011 as the first in what would become Fujifilm's most iconic camera line. It paired a 12.3MP APS-C sensor with a fixed 23mm f/2 Fujinon lens (35mm equivalent) and a revolutionary hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder in a retro rangefinder body.
Image quality is good — the 12.3MP APS-C EXR CMOS sensor produces pleasing results with Fujifilm's colour science. The 23mm f/2 lens is sharp from f/4 with characterful rendering wide open. The hybrid viewfinder switches between an optical rangefinder overlay and an electronic display.
Magnesium alloy top and bottom plates. 3-inch fixed LCD at 460k dots. Optical viewfinder with electronic overlay showing framelines and exposure data. RAW shooting. Built-in ND filter. Hot shoe. 405g with battery. Manual focus ring and aperture ring on the lens.
Available used at budget prices. The original X100 established the template that the X100V and X100VI refined to perfection. Slow AF and limited video are the main weaknesses. Known for sticky aperture blades — check aperture operates smoothly. A piece of photographic history.