Fujifilm X-M1

The Fujifilm X-M1 is a small mirrorless camera from 2016 built around a 16MP APS-C sensor. It uses the Fujifilm X mount, so it takes any lens made for that system.

At 330g and 117 x 67 x 39mm, it slips into a small bag or a large pocket with a slim lens attached. That makes it a comfortable camera for travel, walks and everyday picture-taking.

Owning it means framing on the rear screen, since there is no viewfinder. The screen tilts, which helps at waist level or overhead, and this suits a relaxed, unhurried way of shooting.

The 16MP APS-C CMOS sensor works with the EXR Processor II to produce files with enough resolution for prints and some room to crop.

Autofocus uses 49 points. The burst rate reaches 5.6fps, though that figure is a maximum rather than a sustained speed, so brief bursts suit portraits and street scenes better than long action sequences.

The 1/4000 top shutter speed limits how wide you can open the lens in strong daylight. ISO runs from 200 to 6400, spanning daylight and dimmer indoor light.

There is no stabilisation in the body, so steady handheld work in dim conditions depends on a stabilised lens, careful technique or a support. There is also no viewfinder, so composing happens on the screen. Any stabilisation counters camera shake rather than subject movement, so moving subjects still need fast shutter speeds.

Video recording is available, and it tops out at Full HD, saved as MOV files. That resolution suits everyday clips, family footage and online sharing, with no 4K option.

The highest frame rate supplied is 30fps, which gives standard motion. No faster mode is listed, so slow-motion effects are not available in camera.

There is no built-in timelapse mode, so interval shooting would need an external timer or repeated manual captures from a fixed position.

The tilting screen helps with handheld clips and low-angle framing, and the light body is easy to hold for a long take. Without in-body stabilisation, footage steadiness rests on your hands, a tripod or a stabilised lens.

Framing and menus run through a 3in LCD with 920,000 dots, which is sharp enough to check focus. It tilts for waist-level or overhead work. There is no touch control, so focus points and settings are handled with the physical buttons.

Wireless connectivity includes WiFi and Bluetooth, though what each link supports in practice is not specified here.

Light is well covered. A built-in flash handles quick fill indoors, and the camera also accepts an external flash when you want more power or direction control over the light.

Two absences shape daily ownership. There is no GPS, so the camera itself records no location data, and there is no weather sealing, so keep it out of rain and heavy dust.

Storage is a single SD, SDHC or SDXC slot with UHS-I support. With only one slot there is no in-camera backup, so card care matters on important shoots.

The NP-W126 battery is rated at 350 shots, though the measurement conditions behind that figure are not specified here. For events or long days out, a charged spare is a sensible addition.

The camera does not charge over USB, so you need the dedicated mains charger and access to a wall socket. On trips that means packing the charger, and charged spare batteries become the practical answer while you are away from power.