Fujifilm XQ1 12MP Digital Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Silver)

A brief review of the XQ1 coming from a previous ownership of Canon s120. The larger sensor truly helps in color rendition and details. I've shot the XQ1 indoors at night w/ 60w lightbulb, as the only light source, and it simply maintains color clarity and noise control at its recommended ISO 800 (or lower) setup (during Aperture Mode). My old canon s120 was nosier/grainer at the same iso. I'm thinking the XQ1's absence of the AA filter also helps (though I'm not an expert on this). Other features that I also liked: Panorama on-the-fly (closest to flawless function behind Sony's cameras), fast focus, and multishot trick for lowlite clarity. All of which (in my opinion) works much better than the Canon s120. Negatives (compared to the s120): Touchscreen, button assignment for on-the-fly Custom White Balance, and battery power. I sometimes tapped the screen thinking that I could direct the focus square without having to go through the menu (tracking focus), only to realize that the XQ1 does not do touchscreen! Just like the tracking focus feature located in the XQ1's submenu system, the Custom White Balance is also arranged the same way. Why Fuji couldn't include a (E-FN) button assignment to SPECIFICALLY snap a Custom White Balance shot, similar to Canon s120, is beyond my comprehension. The E-FN function button can't even assign a category for custom white balance! You have to push the menu button, browse through folder selection for white balance, then choose Custom White Balance to take a picture of your white (or grey) card. Last but not least: The battery DOES NOT LAST very long. The Canon s120's stamina is lasts longer than the XQ1's battery storage. Regardless of the bumps I mentioned above (and they are significant bumps)... The picture quality that it spits out is a TRUE UPGRADE from my s120. And picture quality (video too) was my main reason for choosing (and keeping) the XQ1. My decision was also enforced by the $400 price tag (purchased from Cameraland through ebay) which was much lower than the manufacturer's overpriced figure. Until, of course, a better point-n-shoot comes out, that does not break the bank like the RX100 series. LOL!

I already had the sibling camera Fuji XF1 and liked it very much till the problem with the lens, which many have had with that model, kicked up. This newer camera has the same really good Fuji CMOS sensor but doesn't have the idiosyncratic and easily damaged lens issue. It went to Europe with me recently and gave me excellent photos. I especially like what it does with black & white. It offers several film simulations; as an old Velvia abuser I used that setting for color, and it oversaturated some photos, so it's best to stick with the Provia setting, I think. And not many P&S cameras give you the wide 25mm equivalent lens, which I really like, so I'm not put off by the relatively short range of 25-100mm. (The difference between 25 and 28mm is significant.) No, it isn't going to match a DSLR or bigger mirrorless camera, but when you're traveling and walking this camera gives you great photography that fits in your shirt pocket—and offers more options than the camera on the phone, good as those have gotten. (P.S.: As with any camera, get a spare battery.)

I bought this because it was listed as one of "Best camera for Product Photograpy," but the photos turned out not as i expected, and pretty low quality for product photography. Too dark that i had to add lights on "PS" still not good. This isn't working good for my home business and I wanted to return it, but was rejected. Not happy with this product at all. DO NOT buy this!!!

The images from this camera are not as good as images from my IPhone 5S!. I took side by side photos in different light conditions and the IPhoto out performed the Fujifilm XQ1. If you do not have an IPhone 5S then you might like this small, easy to use camera. The advantage to this camera is that it has an optical zoom which the IPhone does not. The IPhone has only a digital zoom. It is because of this limitation that I keep looking for a replacement camera. So far I have found nothing in a reasonable price range.

Cons: - Only 25mm wide - It doesn't have a lens correction support in adobe lightroom. - The absent of Low-pass filer: Well, I like the no low-pass filter feature but not on this camera. - Although images were sharp but it easily gets noisy at ISO 800 - Video quality is OK but grainy (noise) nonetheless, due to lack of a low-pass filter. Pros: - Color rendition - Well built; doesn't feel cheap - 2/3" Sensor size - Wi-Fi Connectivity - The manual focusing ring (my favorite) - Price: bought it for $120 bucks on a lightning deal here in amazon.

This is a great compact camera. I use to own Canon s95 & s110, Fujifilm x20 (All great Cameras too). Although I really loved my X20, I thought it was a little too big to fit in my pocket, so I've decided to get another compact camera. It was down to XQ1 or S120. After playing and testing both XQ1 and S120 in camera store, I've decided to get the XQ1. The XQ1 is almost $100 cheaper than S120, it also has a larger sensor. It is the same size as the s120, but the built quality reign over the s120. It fits in my pocket and sometime I barely feel it when I'm wearing lose jeans. The XQ1 works great in low light. I've taken this out to bars and dinners and took amazing portrait photos. The filter setting is fun to play with. The AF speed is quicker than the s120. The raw files also came out great. It also take decent HD videos. The Wi-Fi and Fuji app works well together. My only complaint for XQ1 is the setting compared to my X20 which is easily accessible by the dials but the "E-Fn" helps with some shortcuts. If you need a very light, portable, pocketable, fast AF, low light camera, this is the one to get. Also get an extra battery and you won't regret it.

high quality camera with a vintage look. Great modes, flexibilty to shoot manual and have the feeling of a dslr with the focus rig.