Update: The press release for the X-100S does no longer show up. But you can read the entire text at fujirumors.com.
Fuji UK published the press releases for their new Fujifilm X-100S and X-20.
Fujifilm X-100S press release:
Two years ago, FUJIFILM launched the prestigious X100 with a FUJINON 23mm f/2 fixed prime lens and superb image quality, in a beautifully designed compact camera body. Its unique style and international acclaim has carved out a niche for a new genre of Premium Compact Camera, designed in pursuit of optimum operability. Today, FUJIFILM is proud to announce the launch of the FUJIFILMX100S, the successor to the FUJIFILM X100, inheriting its elegant design and high-performance lens, whilst evolving further to meet customers’ demands with the introduction of a higher-definition Hybrid Viewfinder and a new sensor and processor
… read the press release here (video provided)
Fujifilm X100S Key features list:
- 16.3 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor
- EXR Processor II
- High Definition Hybrid Viewfinder (OVF / EVF)
- FUJINON 23mm f/2 lens
- Intelligent Hybrid AF (with the world’s fastest AF speed of 0.08 secs (*1))
- Start-up time of 0.5 secs (*4)
- Shutter time lag of 0.01 secs
- Shooting interval of 0.5 secs
- High-contrast and wide viewing-angle 2.8-inch Premium Clear LCD (460K dots)
- Super Intelligent Flash
- Burst shooting rate of up to 6 frames per second at full resolution (max. 29 frames)
- Focus Peak Highlight function
- Digital Split Image display
- Artistic filters
- Full HD movie recording (60fps / 30fps)
Fujifilm X-20 press release:
FUJIFILM is proud to announce the launch of the newFUJIFILM X20 premium compact camera. Following in the footsteps of the highly acclaimed X10, the FUJIFILM X20 inherits its high-precision lens and refined design, whilst featuring substantially improved performance. With an X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II and a newly-developedAdvanced Optical Viewfinder, the X20 is packed full of FUJIFILM’s latest technology. The X20 is available in both all black and two-tone black and silver.
… read the press release here (video provided)
Fujifilm X-20 key features:
- NEW Advanced Optical Viewfinder with a Digital Trans Panel
- NEW 12 megapixel 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II sensor
- Intelligent Hybrid AF in 0.06 seconds (*3)
- Improved EXR Processor II
- High quality fast f/2.0-2.8 lens
- 4x FUJINON manual barrel zoom lens
- 2.8inch High Contrast LCD monitor (460K dots)
- Pop-up Super Intelligent Flash
- Fast start-up time of 0.5 seconds (*?), shutter time lag of 0.01 seconds
- Super Macro mode (1cm)
- Motion Panorama 360
- 8 Advanced Filters
- Q button for frequently used menu items
- Function (Fn) button
- NEW GUI showing the focal distance, aperture value and shutter speed in sync with the zoom ring or command dial rotation
- Advanced SR Auto mode with 64 shooting patterns
- Full HD video (60fps)
- Manual focus during video recording
- Output for Stereo Microphone (sold separately)
- Focus Peak Highlight function on the LCD screen
- Available in all black or two-tone black and silver
- 4 types of shutter sounds – Lens Shutter, Focal Plane Shutter, Mirror Up and Silent Shutter