Beautiful camera, and very solid except for the lens barrel which seems a bit flimsy when extended. It can take fantastic photos, but I do find the camera quirky and sometimes prone to blowing exposure or giving you results you weren't expecting. It's a decent pocketable camera, and I bought it...

Fujifilm made something of a splash when it launched into the expert compact camera market with the imposing X10. But with a new set of more style-conscious and pocket-friendly expert compacts like the Canon S110 and Sony...

Clickable thumb-wheel; customisable interface; Compact mechanical zoom lens with manual control ring; Excellent responsiveness; Image quality / Quality optics and electronics / RAW mode; Full HD video with decent stereo sound

Grip could be better (no handle; EXR functions only available in auto modes; Build quality doesn't live up to the sleek design; Aliasing in videos; moiré on some patterned detail in photos

Some observations in passing: It is a relief to have a camera whose lens does not pop out if you hit the wrong button. Also, picture review can be activated by pressing the play button without turning the picture taking mode on, which is a real convenience.

Fujifilm XF1 Digital Camera Review makes it clear that this retro-styled compact camera is not only for serious photographers, but also for those who are in love taking pictures anytime, anywhere.

Compact; Comfortable to hold; Stylish looks; Fast and quick response; Full manual controls; Good image quality

Screen resolution is a little low; Bit pricey; Noise at higher ISO; Flash does not work in silent mode

T he enthusiast compact camera segment has seen a lot of action. It started with pocketable cameras featuring a slightly larger sensor than the standard 1/2.3-inch type along with fully manual controls and support for RAW (for instance, the Canon PowerShot S100).

With camera-incorporating smartphones eviscerating the market for simpler snapshots, Fuji is another manufacturer reacting by going high-end. The XF1 is the latest in its gorgeously retro styled ‘X' series of premium-build compacts.

Stylish retro appearance and lightweight aluminium build; Fast and bright f/1.4 maximum aperture lens with manual operation; High ISO12800 light sensitivity.

Turning on the camera is awkward

The XF1 is a camera that both looks great and takes impressive photos. The unusual power control on the manual zoom wheel, however, is a little fiddly and won't suit everyone. Get beyond this, though, and the wide maximum aperture and raw image recording make for a very exciting, truly pocket-sized...

Wide aperture; Raw shooting option; Stills image quality; Movie performance; Retro design

Unconventional lens mechanism; Some wobbling on movie focus

With camera-incorporating smartphones eviscerating the market for simpler snapshots, Fuji is another manufacturer reacting by going high-end. The XF1 is the latest in its gorgeously retro styled ‘X' series of premium-build compacts.

Stylish retro appearance and lightweight aluminium build; fast/bright f/1.4 maximum aperture lens unusually boasts manual operation; high ISO12800 light sensitivity; fair pricing

Awkward means of activating the camera via manually extending the lens

With camera -incorporating smartphones eviscerating the market for simpler snapshots, Fuji is another manufacturer reacting by going high-end. The XF1 is the latest in its gorgeously retro styled ‘X' series of premium-build compacts.

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

Bit of a pain to turn on and off;