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By admin, on April 5th, 2013
Here’s a complete list of all 68 improvements the X100S has over the X100. Most of these changes were as a result of the fantastic feedback provided by X100 users.
1. 16-megapixel sensor, up from 12-megapixel
2. X-Trans CMOS II sensor eliminates need for Optical Low Pass Filter
2. The resolution has improved to match Full Frame domain sensors
3. The Signal to Noise ratio improved to be on a par with Full Frame domain sensors
4. Phase detection pixels allow 0.07 sec Auto focus
6. 1080p 60fps full HD movie
7. Improved start-up time. From 2.0sec to 0.9sec
8. Continuous Shooting from 5fps up to 6fps
9. Number of consecutive frames while using Continuous Shooting from 10 frames to 31 frames
10. Improved Shooting Interval from 0.9 seconds down to 0.5 seconds.
11. EXR Processor II Lens Modulation Optimiser reduces diffraction
phenomenon and peripheral aberrations.
12. EXR Processor II features X-Trans processing & new noise reduction.
13. Outputs 14bit RAW files
14. EVF has a 2.35 mil dot LCD
15. A new protective coating on the surface of the view-finder window prevents fingerprints and smudging.
16. The handling and response on focus ring has been improved.
17. The shooting range of the OVF has been expanded from 80cm-∞ to 50cm-∞
18. The world’s first MF system ‘Digital Split Image’. It uses the phase detection to show accurate focus peaking.
See demo: http://youtu.be/_fJDX1hzUIg
19. ‘Focus Peak Highlight’ function helps you to check the focal plane.
See demo: http://youtu.be/PMdQpgOzd4o
20. In Movie Shooting, it is possible to choose 3 kinds of focusing modes
MF/ AF-C and AF-S.
21. Expanded AF shooting range from 40cm – infinity (X100) to 21cm – infinity (X100S). *not on Macro mode
22. Quick (Q) Button for speed and instant access to shooting menus.
23. Multi Tab Menu easy and fast navigation
24. Two new Film simulation functions added: Pro Neg.Std and Pro Neg. Hi
25. ‘F-simulation bracketing’ function – one shot can produce 3 different Film Simulation images which can be pre-set.
26. ‘Advanced filter’ mode
27. ‘Multi Exposure’ function. While viewing your first shot on EVF or LCD as overlay, you can shoot a second shot.
28. ‘Shutter Counter’ counts every 100 shots.
29. The shape of viewfinder window changed to help prevent dust build-up
30. The strap attachment rings are double coated with stainless-steel layer
31. Improved the shape of ‘Viewfinder lever’
32. Improved the layout of ‘Focus lever’ (goes MF > AF-C > AF-S now)
33. Improved the operability of the ‘MENU/OK button’
34. Improved shape of the ‘Q button’ (was previously the RAW button)
35. Improved the shape of ‘Front Ring’
36. Improved the torque of ‘Exposure dial’
37. Improved layout of ‘Shutter speed dial’
38. Improved the design of Battery-chamber
39. Improved the shape of Hot shoe
40. Max ISO from 3200 to 6400 *ISO AUTO Mode
41. WB shift available in any mode
42. Variation of aspect ratio 3:2, 16:9, and 1:1
43. Improved functionality in MF mode
44. Able to reset the setting separately
45. No formatting on the setting when updating FW
46. Change the default LCD information setting -> standard
47. Reset function added for every custom mode
48. Information of all F-simulation modes
49. Add ‘MARK FOR UPLOAD TO’ MyFinePix.com
50. Support ‘Eyefi Connected’
51. Holding Q-button is short-cut function
52. Remove ‘ISO AUTO’ to Shooting Menu
53. Change the location of ‘AF area select button’
54. Change the sub-function of ‘AF area select button’
55. Change the sub-function of ‘AE button’
56. Add the sub-function of ‘Fn button’
57. In Playback mode, add the ‘Information function’
58. In low light scene, LCD display becomes smooth.
59. After release the shutter button, immediately switch to playback mode.
60. After release the shutter button, could immediately use some key.
61. After bracket shooting,immediately switch to palyback mode.
62. When holding shutter button, LCD doesn’t freeze.
63. Support the SD-card used Macintosh.
64. In low EV scene, the exposure of LCD will adapt.
65. In Manual Exposure, the histogram will adapt.
66. In Post-viewing, eye sensor function can work
67. Support external microphone and electric release.
68. Change the information of setting external Flash
69. The ND filter is now available in panorama mode.
Also see Fuji X100s vs Fuji X100 Major Specification Comparison Review
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By admin, on March 8th, 2013
 Nikon Coolpix A vs Fujifilm X100S, take a look at the high-end APS-C sensor compact specification comparison and share your thoughts with us.
Sensor
Nikon uses Sensor of Nikon 7000 / D5100 DSLR ,
The fujifilm features newly developed X-Trans CMOS sensor, the fujifilm X100s sensor is completly redesigned and features Phase AF points within the sensor
so you get a approx 4 year old sensor technology in Nikon coolpix A, I don’t know why Nikon used old 16Mp sensor since it already have high performance 24Mp APS-C sensor from Sony and Toshiba.
Lens
Fujifilm features better / bright lens compared to Nikon coolpix A.
No-Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) – Both Camera features No-Optical low pass filter.
Auto Focus –
Nikon features Contrast detect AF system, for still and video mode.
The Fujifilm X100s features Phase AF + Contrast AF (Hybrid AF), the Fuji X100s offers 0.08 second of AF Speed.
During Movie mode Fujifilm X100s Phase-detect AF effective for movie shooting.
Top Continuous Shooting Speed – Fujifilm features fast continuous shooting speed.
Video Mode
Fujfilm X100s offers you 1080p 60fps Full HD recording with Phase AF, Nikon coolpix A is limited to 30fps at Full HD mode and have contrast detect AF.
14bit RAW Support – both features 14bit RAW Support
Price Difference – Fujifilm X100S will cost you approx $250+ compared to Nikon coolpix A
Conclusion
Based on specification comparison review we recommend Fujifilm X100S.
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By admin, on February 10th, 2013
 Fuji HS50 vs FZ200, both camera features excellent advance core specification, take a look at the detailed specification comparison review below.
Sensor:
Fujifilm HS50 features more resolution and bit bigger sensor compared to Panasonic FZ200
1. HS50 sensor is bit bigger compared to Fuji FZ200
2. HS50 sensor have Phase AF points in the sensor, so overall AF performance is better, HS50 allows you to use face tracking AF even in video mode.
Better ISO Range – Fujifilm features better ISO range compared to Panasonic FZ200
AF Type/Speed
The HS50 features Hybrid AF system (Contrast detect + Phase AF system) and the FZ200 features contrast detect AF system only.
The AF Speed of Fuji HS50 is 0.05 sec
The AF speed of Panasonic FZ200 is 0.1 seconds in fastest conditions
Optical Zoom
Fujifilm HS50 features 41.7X optical Zoom, the Panasonic FZ200 is limited to 24X only.
Shutter
FujiHS50 features Hybrid shutter (Electronic and mechanical), Panasonic FZ200 features mech. shutter with more shutter range.
Video
Both camera full HD movie recording (1080p) at up to 60 frames per second.
Video AF – Fujifilm HS50 features phase detection AF while recording video.
Other features
Fuji HS50 offers Start-up time of 0.5 seconds and Panasonic FZ200 offers start-up time of 0.95 sec
Panasonic FZ200 features bit better Continuous shot mode in full resolution.
Panasonic FZ200 offers bit better battery life
Conclusion
Panasonic FZ200 features fixed F2.8 aperture
Fujifilm HS50 features 41.7X optical Zoom
Fujifilm HS50 more resolution and better ISO range
Fujifilm features fast AF 0.05 sec
Fujifilm HS50 offers Phase AF while recording.
The FZ200 offers fixed aperture during entire zoom range but you also get limited ISO range and slow AF compared to HS50, Overall if you are looking for good zoom camera with excellent core specification –> HS50 is the best option.
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By admin, on February 1st, 2013
 With Fuji F900 Fuji also announced fuji 850 EXR, the camera features 16MP ½-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with EXR Processor II, the camera have only contrast detection AF with AF time of 0.21 seconds, NO wifi connectivity as F900EXR and No RAW file mode, read the major specification below
FinePix F850EXR key features list:
- 16MP ½-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with EXR Processor II
- 20x optical zoom (25-500mm*4) with CMOS-shift Image stabilization
- Full manual controls
- 3” LCD screen
- 9.0 frames/second*2 (max 5 frames) continuous shooting (at full resolution)
- 250 shots per battery charge
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By admin, on February 1st, 2013
 The newly announced Fujifilm F900EXR features 16MP EXR-CMOS II sensor with Phase Detection AF, with contrast and phase detection AF the camera can do AF in 0.05 seconds, the Fujifilm F900EXR also features 20X optical zoom and improved WiFi imafe transfer, take a look at the major specification below
Fujifilm F900EXR Major Specification
- 16MP ½-inch EXR-CMOS II sensor with Phase Detection and EXR Processor II
- 20x optical zoom (25-500mm*4) with CMOS-shift Image stabilization
- Intelligent Hybrid AF
- RAW shooting (RAW, JPEG, RAW+JPEG image capture modes)
- Full manual controls
- 11 frames/second*2 (max 5 frames) continuous shooting (at full resolution)
- 3.0” LCD screen with wide viewing angle
- WiFi
- 260 shots per battery charge
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Continue reading Fujifilm F900EXR – 16MP EXR-CMOS II sensor with Phase Detection AF
By admin, on January 31st, 2013
 After Fuji X100s announcement we have just noticed a huge price drop in X100 camera at Amazon listed by Sunset Electronics. The Sunset Electronics have pretty good rating by user in the past –> 4.8 stars over the past 12 months (4,511 ratings) ,
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By admin, on January 31st, 2013
Thanks to our readers, we have a letter from Fuji India, the HS50EXR, X100S, X20 and SL1000 Coming on March 2013 in India, read the letter below
Dear Sir,
Thanks for writing your query to us. We are pleased to assist you.
We like to inform you that we are planning to get launch more advanced camera models like HS50EXR, X100S, X20 and SL1000 which probably to be introduces in our Sales Network by end of the month of March 2013.
We highly appreciate your patience.
We sincerely hope that this information has been beneficial to you. If you should have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact/write us in the future. It would be our pleasure to assist you again. We thank you for giving an opportunity to help you.
Thank you for your interest in FUJIFILM products and services.
Thanks
Customer Support Team
Fujifilm India Pvt. Ltd.
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