The Fujifilm XF1 has a compact body with a retro design that is emphasized by the optional black, brown or red artificial leather and the matte metal finish. The camera doesn't have an on/off switch but is activated by turning the lens ring on the camera front.

Looks amazing and the body of the unit is very well made, although have doubts as to the long term durability of the lens mechanism. When the lens is extended a lot of play/sideways movement. Also a lot of play in the lens when moving from locked to standby/zoom positions.

Robust Main Body; Superb screen; Looks amazing

Lens Mechanism Flimsy

This new compact semi-pro-quality camera from the ridiculously resurgent Fujifilm company isn't the most convenient to use – take the method of turning it on by twisting the lens barrel, for example.

The Fujifilm XF1 ($499.95 direct)($324.95 at Amazon) is slim compact camera with a sexy retro design. Its chrome body is available with a tan, black, or red leatherette covering, and has a retractable lens with a manual zoom design. The 12-megapixel shooter's 2/3-inch CMOS image sensor is larger than those on competing cameras, and its photos show it. Even though its image quality is very good, it's not quite a match for our Editors' Choice high-end compact, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100($239.95 at Amazon), which features a huge 1-inch sensor. But if you're a fan of the XF1's looks, you'll be happy to know that it's a solid performer in its own right. Design and Features The pocket-friendly 7.9-ounce XF1 measures about 2.4 by 4.2 by 1.2 inches when its lens is collapsed. It's pretty similar in size to the enthusiast-focused Ricoh GR. The 2.4-by-4.6-by-1.4-inch, 8.6-ounce GR packs a bigger image sensor, but its wide-angle 28mm lens doesn't offer any zoom. The XF1's lens is a 4x z...

The Fujifilm XF1 is a neat retro-look compact camera with sharp optics, but its light-gathering capability diminishes as you zoom.

Retro styling; Sharp lens; Wide aperture at 25mm; Manual zoom lens; Collapsible lens design; Low image noise; Raw support

Expensive; Small aperture when zoomed in; Limited zoom range; No viewfinder or hot shoe; Loud focus

Stylish snapper; Small form-factor; Very fast autofocus;

Bit of a pain to turn on and off;

Stylish snapper; Small form-factor; Very fast autofocus;

Bit of a pain to turn on and off;

A stunning design, equally impressive photos and genuinely pocket-sized too