The most buzzed-about camera at Photokina last year is finally set to debut in the U.S. Fujifilm North America has officially announced that its high-end FinePix X100 will begin shipping next month. Though it has been spotted online for pre-order, the hotly anticipated camera didn’t have official pricing or availability until today’s announcement, which confirmed the steep $1,199.95 price tag.The gorgeously retro-styled X100 is poised to compete with the likes of the Leica X1, with its 12 megapixel APS-C SLR-sized sensor and similarly rangefinder-styled design. Here’s a quick specs comparison between the two:
| Fujifilm FinePix X100 | Leica X1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199.95 | $1,995 |
| Sensor | 12.3 megapixels, APS-C CMOS | 12.9 megapixels, APS-C CMOS |
| Lens | 35mm equiv, f/2 | 36mm equiv, f/2.8 |
| Shutter speed | 30-1/4000 sec | 30-1/2000 sec |
| LCD | 2.8-inch, 460,000 dots | 2.7-inch, 230,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | hybrid optical/EVF | None |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100-12800 | ISO 100-3200 |
| Storage Media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, 50MB built-in |
| Movie Mode | 1280×720 | None |
| Dimensions | 126.5×53.9×74.4mm | 124×32x59.5 mm |
For more info on the Fujifilm FinePix X100, check out:
- ZDNet’s Photo Gallery
- Fujifilm’s dedicated X100 site
- DPReview’s hands-on first look at a prototype
- CNET Asia’s 15 things you may not know about the Fujifilm X100
- Read the press release »
