Real-World Review of the Fujfilm X-T1 for Street Photography |
Eric Kim
X-T1 vs x100s?
Fuji has been quite prolific with their X-series cameras. There are so many models out there now, it might be difficult to choose an “ideal” camera for street photography. I’d say the only 2 “real” competitors for street photography are the X-T1 and the x100s. Why not the X-Pro 1? Well, it is pretty much like an older version of the X-T1 and has really slow autofocus. I’m going to try to list the pros/cons of the X-T1 and the x100s to help you make a better decision when deciding which one to get:
X-T1 Pros:
- Interchangeable lens options
- Dedicated ISO dial
- Faster / more accurate AF
X-T1 Cons:
- No optical viewfinder (if you prefer an optical finder)
x100s Pros:
- Smaller form factor
- Lighter
- Optical viewfinder
x100s Cons:
- Slower and less accurate AF
- Lack of interchangeable lens (if you like a 35mm focal length, then this isn’t a con)
So pretty much at the end of the day this is how I would make my decision: If you absolutely need an optical viewfinder, get the x100s. Otherwise, I’d get the X-T1. Why? The X-T1 is the newer, slicker, more capable, and powerful camera. Not only that, but the AF is far better in the X-T1 than the x100s. Also you can use different lenses (even manual M-mount lenses), and quickly change the ISO with the top dial…….
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