If the premium X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition ($1,499.95, body only) had been released by a company other than Fujifilm, it might have angered shooters who had already invested in the original X-T1 ($1,910.40 at Amazon Canada) . The special edition camera initially offered features that were missing from the X-T1, including a fully electronic shutter option and reduced EVF lag time. But Fujifilm is committed to supporting its products via free firmware updates, and as it stands today there's no functional difference between the black and silver versions of the camera. The Graphite Silver version does cost more—it carries a $200 premium—and it's up to you if the shimmering finish is worth the extra money. We're rating the X-T1 Graphite Silver just a little bit lower than the X-T1, partly because of the price and partly because the high-end mirrorless camera space has gotten much more competitive since we evaluated the original X-T1.Our current Editors' Choice in this category is the ...
The Fujifilm X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition is a beautiful camera, but it doesn't offer any performance advantages over the standard X-T1.
Excellent image quality at every ISO; 8.3fps continuous shooting; Snappy autofocus; Time lapse feature; Weather-sealed body; Lots of physical controls; Best-in-class EVF; Great manual focus aids; Hinged rear display; Wi-Fi; 1/32,000-second electronic shutter; Classic Chrome film mode; 1080p60 video capture; Gorgeous finish
More expensive than standard X-T1; A little slow to start up; No built-in flash; Geotagging could be better implemented; On the pricey side