The Fujinon XF 10–24 mm f/4R OIS is undoubtedly a good lens – still we admit its performance left us a bit dissatisfied. As one of the most expensive ultra-wide angle device on the market it should have been beyond reproach in every category; instead we got several slip-ups which simply shouldn’t...

too weak image quality on the edge of the frame at 24 mm focal length; bad distortion correction; huge vignetting at the shortest focal length; exorbitant price

Yet again, Fujifilm has produced an excellent quality lens that should exceed the expectations of even the most discerning photographer. The sharpness delivered by this lens is outstanding, focusing is quick and precise and the robust build helps to assert that this is a quality piece of equipment.

Its ultra wide to standard focal length capabilities make it the perfect choice for shooting dynamic, high impact landscapes images with excellent detail from the foreground to the far distance.

This ultra-wide angle zoom lens for Fujifilm X-series interchangeable lens cameras provides a field of view equivalent to 15-36mm lens on a 35mm camera, sports a constant maximum aperture of f/4 and costs around £850.

In an age when most people believe phone photos are "dSLR quality," whatever that means, a camera with an actual dSLR-size sensor and a fixed-focal-length lens is a tough sell. Fujifilm has carved a niche for its X100 series with enthusiasts who appreciate the image-quality advantages of a large sensor.

At $500 it's less expensive than many smaller-sensor competitors. But it's got a relatively slim feature set in comparison, too.

The Fujifilm XF10 takes great photographs and looks great doing it, but has too many caveats for us to wholeheartedly recommend. Overall operation is sluggish and autofocus just isn't reliable, which is unforgivable at this point considering how capable smartphones have become. But the lens is sharp, the sensor excellent and the colors gorgeous. In short, the XF10 can provide you with beautiful results, but you better pack your patience.

Street photographers using 'snap focus', landscape shooters looking for a lightweight photographic companion and generalist photographers that have enough experience to work around the camera's limitations.;

Shooters that require consistently accurate autofocus, those looking to capture unexpected decisive moments and those who already have the latest smartphones that - in most cases - will be good enough;

The Fujifilm XF10 has lots of limitations, but it’s a pocket-sized street or travel camera rather than all-rounder. Its slim body and terrific image quality are what really count.

Slim and pocketable; Inexpensive for a premium compact; Snapshot mode for ‘grab’ shots; Sharpness and image quality; Twin control dials;

No viewfinder; Rear screen doesn’t tilt; No optical stabilisation;

The large lens and wide aperture have the potential to deliver delightful images, but the noisy and poor autofocus often makes it a struggle to get there.

Image quality from that huge sensor is often excellent; Small scale makes it genuinely pocketable;

Sloppy autofocus system frequently hunts and fails to focus; Poor close-up focus for sharpness;

The Fujifilm XF10 ($499.95) may not be the direct successor to the discontinued X70 in model name, but it certainly is in spirit. Like the X70, the XF10 is a pocket-friendly camera with an APS-C image sensor, the size found in many SLRs and mirrorless cameras. Its image quality is excellent, thanks to a sharp wide-angle lens and a class-leading image sensor. But performance is a bit spotty, with focus slower than what we're used to seeing in a modern camera, and an image processor that doesn't include some of our favorite Fujifilm profiles. Gorgeous Finish The XF10 is easily one of the best-looking cameras on sale today, at least if you buy it in the gold finish we received for review. The body is metal, with a finish to match. Its contrasted by a brown leatherette, with a pattern that reminds me of alligator leather. Fujfilm also markets the XF10 with a black finish, which isn't as head-turning, but remains classy. Similar Products Ricoh GR II $90...

The Fujifilm XF10 is a gorgeous compact camera that squeezes SLR image quality into a pocket-friendly size.

Gorgeous, pocket-friendly design; APS-C image sensor; Wide-angle f/2.8 prime lens; Sharp images; Touch screen; Wi-Fi

Middling autofocus speed; Long start-up time; No optical image stabilization; Omits EVF and hot shoe; So-so video