Should You Buy a Fujifilm Digital Camera?

Fujifilm is one of the most popular digital camera brands as well as being well known for its photo printers and scanners.

If you are wondering how Fujifilm digital cameras compare to other brands, our guide below collates all the key info in a single place. We've compared over 1,900 digital cameras by objectively and impartially analysing over 130,000 user and expert reviews and over 4,300 awards from hundreds of different review sites.

Fujifilm are recognised for their wide selection of mid-range and award winning digital cameras. Their digital cameras start at $55 for the JX650 which has a weight of 104g, an optical zoom of 5x and is a compact digital camera and go up to $5,499 for the GFX 50S which has a weight of 740g, an optical zoom of §x and is a slr digital camera. The average price of a new Fujifilm digital camera is $566.

Is Fujifilm the Best Digital Camera Brand?

So are Fujifilm digital cameras any good? We give every digital camera a Kagoo Score by analysing its specs, reviews and prices and comparing this to its competitors. By aggregating this data across all digital cameras we are able to impartially rank all the digital camera brands.

Our detailed analysis taking into account all of the above factors found that Fujifilm is the 4th best digital camera brand out there.

Let's look at how Fujifilm digital cameras compare to the other digital camera brands across each of the key facets that make up the Kagoo Score.

Fujifilm have better reviews than the typical digital camera brand, with the average rating of a Fujifilm digital camera being 79%. Fujifilm also have a number of great features including rechargeable battery which sets them apart from the competition.

There's a smaller selection of Fujifilm digital cameras available compared to other digital camera brands, with only 48 Fujifilm digital cameras currently on the market in the US. Fujifilm digital cameras also tend to be more expensive than most other digital camera brands making them a less popular choice with consumers.

What Do the Fujifilm Digital Camera Reviews Say?

We've added up all the reviews for every Fujifilm digital camera to work out the average distribution of reviews for Fujifilm and then compared this to the other digital camera brands.

Expert Reviews

5 stars		566
4 stars		560
3 stars		95
2 stars		8
1 star		0

User Reviews

5 stars		2,805
4 stars		790
3 stars		245
2 stars		169
1 star		279

Over 92% of expert reviews and 84% of user reviews for Fujifilm digital cameras are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 89% and 88% respectively across all Digital Camera brands.

Purchasers of Fujifilm digital cameras frequently mentioned that the product was easy to use and nicely designed. Their digital cameras have also won 370+ awards.

In the table below we compare the average review score given to Fujifilm digital cameras by some of the most popular technology review sites against their reviews for other digital camera brands. The best review score from each review source is highlighted in green.

Average Review Score	Canon	Nikon	Sony	Samsung	Panasonic	Fujifilm
	75% 419 reviews	73% 339 reviews	75% 214 reviews	74% 125 reviews	80% 83 reviews	77% 67 reviews
	79% 122 reviews	83% 138 reviews	82% 103 reviews	77% 41 reviews	84% 91 reviews	84% 70 reviews
	82% 124 reviews	82% 139 reviews	87% 64 reviews	82% 49 reviews	87% 43 reviews	85% 48 reviews
	79% 126 reviews	74% 136 reviews	80% 64 reviews	70% 42 reviews	82% 44 reviews	78% 44 reviews
	78% 105 reviews	77% 132 reviews	86% 51 reviews	79% 44 reviews	88% 43 reviews	81% 48 reviews
	75% 110 reviews	75% 91 reviews	83% 70 reviews	71% 42 reviews	84% 32 reviews	83% 29 reviews
	75% 103 reviews	70% 81 reviews	79% 57 reviews	67% 30 reviews	87% 39 reviews	81% 25 reviews
	77% 81 reviews	74% 76 reviews	77% 42 reviews	72% 30 reviews	84% 33 reviews	86% 24 reviews
	81% 75 reviews	81% 71 reviews	82% 39 reviews	77% 29 reviews	86% 34 reviews	81% 29 reviews
	72% 93 reviews	74% 62 reviews	78% 46 reviews	69% 23 reviews	75% 19 reviews	76% 29 reviews
	77% 74 reviews	70% 63 reviews	82% 44 reviews	70% 31 reviews	87% 29 reviews	80% 22 reviews
	79% 71 reviews	81% 61 reviews	82% 42 reviews	79% 31 reviews	83% 26 reviews	82% 25 reviews
	84% 79 reviews	87% 66 reviews	89% 39 reviews	85% 19 reviews	90% 22 reviews	89% 25 reviews
	88% 61 reviews	87% 50 reviews	88% 41 reviews	85% 31 reviews	88% 26 reviews	89% 23 reviews
	87% 58 reviews	87% 36 reviews	87% 38 reviews	86% 8 reviews	88% 29 reviews	87% 21 reviews
	76% 37 reviews	80% 33 reviews	87% 37 reviews	70% 26 reviews	91% 27 reviews	84% 20 reviews
	80% 57 reviews	76% 44 reviews	74% 30 reviews	73% 23 reviews	79% 18 reviews	77% 3 reviews
	83% 80 reviews	84% 37 reviews	85% 30 reviews	83% 2 reviews	86% 16 reviews	86% 5 reviews
	73% 62 reviews	74% 50 reviews	77% 24 reviews	76% 22 reviews	78% 5 reviews	74% 5 reviews
	70% 37 reviews	70% 40 reviews	72% 31 reviews	65% 30 reviews	70% 7 reviews	73% 17 reviews
Other Expert Sites	75% 2,450 reviews	75% 1,996 reviews	73% 1,451 reviews	70% 885 reviews	76% 767 reviews	74% 619 reviews
Average	78% 4,424 reviews	78% 3,741 reviews	81% 2,557 reviews	75% 1,563 reviews	84% 1,433 reviews	81% 1,198 reviews

How Many Industry Awards Have Fujifilm Digital Cameras Received?

After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 379 industry awards for Fujifilm digital cameras. The table below compares the number of awards received by Fujifilm to other popular digital camera brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.

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Number of Awards	Canon	Nikon	Sony	Samsung	Panasonic	Fujifilm
	103	111	57	40	38	44
	67	73	42	25	40	34
	31	56	31	13	56	34
	90	44	36		26	10
	26	27	19	13	16	14
	29	29	24	5	13	11
	27	19	23	4	23	13
	32	34	17	9	11	5
	15	18	25	8	20	16
	21	22	18	7	23	10
	25	17	18	9	15	10
	23	19	24	7	5	9
	20	20	11	5	16	9
	14	14	17	5	9	9
	20	9	14	8	3	9
	10	8	11	1	13	8
	12	16	8	6	6	3
	7	9	14	3	12	5
	8	13	6	4	11	8
	20	11	7		5	6
Other Expert Sites	354	295	244	116	142	112
Total	954	864	666	288	503	379

How Reliable Are Fujifilm Digital Cameras?

We checked over 130,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Fujifilm digital cameras. over 710 of these reviews mention reliability of which 86% were positive. Therefore the vast majority of Fujifilm digital camera owners and reviewers thought the product was reliable.

So, most people think that Fujifilm digital cameras are good quality. Now let's take a look at some of the reviews for Fujifilm digital cameras that mention reliability:

RELIABLE

though not the most rugged

Its build quality is sublime

The camera's build quality is first-rate

rugged design

improved durability while maint

solid build quality

GPS is built in

the build quality is so good

is a rangefinder-meets-Compact-System-Camera built in a retro style

SummaryThe Fujifilm XP130 is mid-priced rugged waterproof compact that combines ease of use with some advanced features all wrapped up in a stylishly designed body

The Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR updates the F800EXR with a new sensor with built in phase detection focus

rugged cameras available at a variety of price-points

It is actually a sturdy ultra-zoom camera in disguise

Fujifilm adds a most impressive offering to the rugged/waterproof camera space increasingly crowded by products from Canon

it should advertise its rugged credentials in some way

rugged cameras

more robust focussing system

NOT RELIABLE

the worst rugged camera weve reviewed this year

fixing (most of) what was broken

2018Whether you want a compact camera for a trip to the beach or ski resort - or maybe just something that the kids won't break - there are plenty of waterproof

although somewhat plasticky the overall rugged build is the obvious key selling point

While they're "tough" specs are roughly the same as they have been in the past

the worst rugged camera we've reviewed this year

Once you get past the X-A2's plasticky build quality

Being tough means that not only is it suitable for adventure type holidays

Therefore the camera is not as robust as suggested by far

Before it broke it took some pleasing underwater photos

Features to Look Out For On Fujifilm Digital Cameras

There's a number of great features to look out for on the latest range of Fujifilm digital cameras that set them apart from the competition. These include rechargeable battery.

Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery

A rechargable battery means tht the battery pack in the camera can be recharged, meaning no need to constantly replace them with other batteries.

Fujifilm digital cameras that have a rechargeable battery include the Fujifilm FinePix XP130 ($70), the Fujifilm X100F ($349) and the Fujifilm XF10 ($340).

What is the Best High End Fujifilm Digital Camera?

Fujifilm XT10

16.3MP

4896 X 3264 PIXELS IMAGE RESOLUTION

FULL HD VIDEO RESOLUTION

2.8 MINIMUM

51,200 MAXIMUM ISO SPEED

1s CAMERA

331g

3" SCREEN

If you're looking for a high end Fujifilm digital camera then the Fujifilm XT10 takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 83, but is a bit more expensive at $75.

Features We Love:

High megapixels (16.3MP)

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels video resolution (1920x1080 pixels)

Smaller than average minimum aperture number (2.8)

Image stabiliser

High maximum ISO sensitivity (51,200)

A fully featured and low cost 331g camera. It has an image stabiliser and a built-in flash and supports Wi-Fi and Full HD video. Our review analysis indicates that this camera has very good controls, it produces very good images but bad for video recording.

84 Features	Fully-Featured
79 Popularity	Quite Popular
82 Value for Money	Very Good
83 Kagoo Score	Excellent

The Fujifilm XT10 is 118.4mm wide, 82.8mm tall, 40.8mm deep and weighs 331g.

The cheapest price that we could find for the XT10 in the US is $75.00 and in total we found 4 prices for it.

What is the Ultimate Fujifilm Digital Camera?

Fujifilm GFX 50S

51.4MP

8256 X 6192 PIXELS IMAGE RESOLUTION

FULL HD VIDEO RESOLUTION

102,400 MAXIMUM ISO SPEED

1s CAMERA

740g

FUJIFILM G FORMAT SENSOR

3.2" SCREEN

For those with an unlimited budget then the Fujifilm GFX 50S is the best Fujifilm digital camera out there. At $5,499 it's not cheap, but is excellent quality and as such we gave it Kagoo Score of 77.

Features We Love:

Very high megapixels (51.4MP)

Wide range of optical zooms depending on lens used

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels video resolution (1920x1080 pixels)

High maximum ISO sensitivity (102,400)

Wide range of minimum aperture numbers depending on lens used

Owners report that this camera has an outstanding picture quality and it produces very good images, and ergonomic. It's a fully featured and multi award winning 740g camera. It supports Wi-Fi and Full HD video, does not have an image stabiliser and has a touchscreen.

94 Reviews	117 Reviews + 9 Awards
81 Features	Fully-Featured
70 Popularity	Quite Popular
65 Value for Money	Good
77 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Multiple reviews mentioned that Fujifilm GFX 50S has very good expert reviews and very good user reviews with an average overall rating of 89%, based on 117 reviews.

The Fujifilm GFX 50S is 147.5mm wide, 94.2mm tall, 91.4mm deep and weighs 740g.

The cheapest price that we could find for the GFX 50S in the US is $5,499.00 and in total we found 4 prices for it.

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What is the Best Budget Choice Fujifilm Digital Camera?

Fujifilm FinePix XP130

16.4MP

4608 X 3456 PIXELS IMAGE RESOLUTION

5x OPTICAL ZOOM

FULL HD VIDEO RESOLUTION

3.9 MINIMUM

6,400 MAXIMUM ISO

1s CAMERA

190.6g

2x DIGITAL ZOOM

3" SCREEN

20m WATERPROOF

At only $69.99 and with a Kagoo Score of 84 the Fujifilm FinePix XP130 makes a great budget choice.

Features We Love:

High megapixels (16.4MP)

ok optical zoom (5x)

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels video resolution (1920x1080 pixels)

Image stabiliser

Large minimum aperture number (3.9)

Our review analysis indicates that this digital camera has outstanding features, it's able to produce good images and very easy to use. It's a cheap and fully featured 5x optical zoom digital camera. It has an image stabiliser, is waterproof, supports Wi-Fi and features bluetooth.

84 Features	Fully-Featured
84 Popularity	Widely Available
84 Value for Money	Very Good
84 Kagoo Score	Excellent

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