Fujifilm is offering a unique proposition with the XF10. This truly compact digital camera produces image-quality that rivals entry-level DSLRs and barely weights 330g, including a fast 18.5mm F/2.8 lens. Not only do DSLRs weigh more, just any F/2.8 lens alone would too!

High image quality in truly compact size; Very low image noise until ISO 6400; Excellent sharpness from wide-open; Good dynamic-range; Highly sensitive AF; Very good AF accuracy; Efficient controls; Great LCD visibility

Slow autofocus system; particularly in low-light; Multi-Segment Metering too weighed on center; Some cast under tungsten lighting; Slow shot-to-shot speed; Video record delay; No viewfinder; No stabilization

The camera is nice but there are some big problems first the focus is slow and it makes a lot of noise when trying to get focus and sometimes it just can't get focus and keeps going back and forth trying sadly it's not for me so it's going back

The Fujifilm XF10 is a premium-quality, pocket-sized compact camera with an APS-C sensor that's the same size as those found on most DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. It has a fixed focal length 18.5mm f/2.8 (28mm equivalent) wide-angle lens that's non-interchangeable, which makes it a pretty...

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

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Very good image quality; Small and robust body; In-camera raw processing; Touchscreen works very well; USB charging is handy

4K video disappoints; No image stabilisation; Sluggish autofocus; Slight lagging in operation; Frequent overexposure

When we first heard about the XF10 it filled our hearts with excitement. With its small body, massive sensor at its core, and that classic Fuji style, this semi update on 2016's X70 sounded like a dream high-end compact camera.

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 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 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;

My experience with the Fujifilm XF10 can be summed up in one word: disappointing. Here, we have a reasonably priced camera that is beautifully designed, comes with a modern sensor, sensible controls and it fits in my coat pocket. I love the JPEG color. I like the lens.

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 XF10 stands on its own as a gorgeous-especially if you opt for the gold finish-and pocket-friendly shooter. It costs less than the Ricoh GR II (now selling for around $600 after a few years on the market ), and offers a significantly denser sensor.

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