Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm released the FinePix X100 in 2010 as a compact camera with an APS-C sensor in a body measuring 126 x 75 x 54mm.

The lens is built in and cannot be changed. That makes this a camera for photographers who want one straightforward tool for everyday shooting and travel, where moving yourself matters more than swapping glass.

At 445g it is light to carry. It is a 2010 design with no WiFi or Bluetooth, so files are stored on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards.

The 12.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor pairs with Fujifilm's EXR processor. The Optics score of 48 is modest, and the camera sits in the bottom 21% of cameras in our database for Optics.

The lens is fixed, so there is no mount to change. This keeps the camera tied to a single optical setup and suits a deliberate style of shooting.

For stills handling, the maximum burst rate is 5fps, the 1/4000s maximum shutter copes with bright light, and 49 autofocus points are available. An optical tunnel viewfinder provides a direct eye-level view for composing.

There is no in-body stabilisation, so the body itself offers no reduction of camera shake. The ISO range runs from 200 to 6400, which gives some room indoors but a modest ceiling for very dim scenes.

Video is where this camera is at its most basic, with a score of 34 reflecting a limited feature set. It records Standard HD footage in MOV files, which suits casual clips and web video rather than large-screen work.

The maximum frame rate is 24fps, a ceiling that limits how smoothly fast action can be rendered. Resolution and frame rate are separate maximums, and no combined recording mode is specified for this camera.

There is no built-in time-lapse mode, so interval sequences have to be assembled outside the camera. The limited score reflects those same factors: the Standard HD resolution cap, the 24fps maximum frame rate and the absent time-lapse mode.

Handling centres on a 2.8-inch TFT LCD with 460,000 dots. Live view makes it usable for composing at arm's length. The screen is fixed in place with no touch input, so all interaction happens through the physical controls.

Light is covered two ways: a built-in flash handles quick fill, and an external flash can be added when you need more power.

The limited score of 34 reflects what is absent: no touch input and no Bluetooth. WiFi and GPS are also missing, so the camera cannot tag locations by itself.

There is no weather sealing, so the camera deserves care around dust and moisture rather than exposure to rain.

Storage is a single SD, SDHC or SDXC slot. With one slot there is no second card for overflow or backup.

The NP-95 battery is rated at 300 shots. That figure is a rating rather than a real-world promise, so a charged spare is wise for a long day of shooting.

There is no USB charging. That means the battery cannot be topped up from a cable, so charging has to be planned ahead between shoots rather than done on the fly.

The Storage & Battery score of 16 is limited, reflecting the single slot, the modest 300-shot rating and the absent USB charging.