Reviewers Liked

  • Significantly less expensive than Fuji's flagship CSC
  • JPEGs are very clean, with very conservative sharpening. (Who needs RAWs?)
  • Lots of resolution and detail from 16.3MP AP
  • Superb high ISO noise performance
  • Big, bright, high resolution EVF
  • Built-in flash
  • External mic/remote socket
  • 6fps continuous shooting
  • Top-notch control layout
  • Cool retro design
  • Nononsense handling

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Limited selection of X-mount lenses
  • Needs bigger handgrip for extensive use
  • Mushy shutter button feel
  • Mediocre autofocus and shot-to-shot speeds
  • Wakes slowly from sleep mode
  • ISO, Film Simulation, and Dynamic Range bracketing disable RAW recording
  • EVF prone to extraneous light
  • No direct movie record button
  • Limited movie modes
  • AF perfomance still so-so
  • No gadgets like built-in Wifi or GPS
  • Fixed rear LCD
  • Noticeable shutter lag
  • Video support is limited to 24p
  • AF performance could still be better, rear screen not up to rivals standard