Fujifilm has unveiled the X-M1, a compact interchangeable-lens camera with a 16-megapixel sensor and a tilting three-inch LCD screen. The third mirrorless camera body from Fujifilm, the X-M1 shares several features with the X-Pro1 and X-E1 including its unique 16.3-megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor, which minimises moire effect and colour aberration without the need for an optical low-pass filter. Fujifilm says the removal of the low pass filter, "dramatically boosts resolving power even at identical pixel counts to deliver sharp and texture-rich pictures".
The camera is equipped with two command dials, allowing users to adjust the aperture, shutter speed and exposure compensation quickly with their thumb. Individual buttons are also provided to access frequently-used functions such as white balance, burst mode and macro, so you don’t have to go to the menu screen for each change of setting.
The X-M1 joins the growing list of cameras with built-in Wi-Fi, allowing users to wirelessly transfer shots to a smartphone, tablet or PC.
A built-in flash, with a guide number of 7m, regulates the amount of light it fires dependent on the scene. In low-light indoor portrait shots or for close-ups of accessories or food, the flash reduces its output to reduce highlight blowout. For fill-in flash, when photographing people in backlit conditions or under intense sunlight, flash output increases.
On the back of the camera is a tilting 920,000-dot LCD but no built-in viewfinder. It's weighs 330g (body only) and is around half the size of a regular SLR body at 66.5mm high and 39mm deep.
Key features include a maximum burst speed of 5.6 frames per second, a sensitivity range from 200 to 6400 ISO (extendable to 25,600 ISO), Full HD video recording at 30fps, 49-point AF, in camera Raw processing,
It comes with a new kit zoom, the XC 16-50mm F3.6-5.6 OIS which offers a 24-75mm equivalent zoom range and optical stabilisation. Unlike many X-series lenses it does not include an aperture ring.
