In the beginning of 2014, Fujifilm introduced their flagship mirrorless camera, X-T1. The camera got a lot of praises from the professional photographers, in which X-T1 combined the classic operational style with modern performance and features. But there was one major problem: it's expensive!
The expensive price automatically limited the X-T1 target market;
it's popular only among professionals and enthusiasts. However Fujifilm seems to have prepared a
solution, they now introduce X-T10, the little brother of X-T1.
Its ISO sensor range is quite wide, i.e. 100 - 51200, and
the maximum shutter speed reach 1/4,000 second. It's able to take up to 8
images per second when burst mode is activated. Fujifilm X-T10 can record video
at resolution of 1080p 60 fps.
This sensor is combined with 49 points phase-detection
autofocus system that can work quickly. Fujifilm claims that the X-T10 can lock
the focus in just 0.06 seconds, while its 77 points tracking capabilities can
be equated with a DSLR camera.
This autofocus system was actually also received by the
Fujifilm X-T1 via a firmware update, making the performance of the two cameras
becomes agile. If you're curious, you can see the demonstration in the
following video:
Although its dimension is more compact, but the X-T10 still brings the retro style as introduced by X-T1. The frame is formed from magnesium, while the three rotary dials on the top plate are made of aluminum. The X-T10's hand grip is smaller than the X-T1, and it's not waterproof just like the brother.
At the center of top plate, a pop-up flash is stored in
front of the hotshoe. The X-T10 also carries a different rotary dial on the
left. This dial is presented not to set the ISO level as found in the X-T1, but
it is a dial mode where the users can set the shooting mode as they want.
From here we can see that the Fujifilm X-T10 is intended for
general users. An Auto lever on the shutter speed dial allows its users to take
pictures with the mode that's completely automated. But for the more advanced
users, two black dials on the front and rear as well as its seven key functions
can be adjusted as needed.
Wi-Fi N chip is also pinned to the X-T10 body so that the
users can transfer files or access the remote control functions using a
smartphone. The battery is claimed can last up to 350 shots. There are three
kinds of bundles offered by Fujifilm X-T10: 1) body only for $ 800, 2) body +
XC 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 lens costing $ 900 and 3) body + XF 18-55 mm f/2.8 -4
lens worth $ 1100. As a comparison, the price of Fujifilm X-T1 without the lens
was offered at $ 1,300.
Fujifilm X-T10 Specifications:
Sensor
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X-Trans CMOS II APS-C 16 megapixel
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Image Processor
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EXR Processor II
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Screen
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TFT 3 inch (920.000 pixel)
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Shutter speed
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Minimum 30 second, maximum 1/4000 second.
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Video
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Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel (60p, 30p, 24p),
1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p)
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Dimension
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118 x 83 x 41 mm
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Robot
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381 gram
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