Amin
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Fuji has announced the Fuji X10 compact, a "baby brother" to the X100 with the following key specifications:
- 12MP 2/3" sensor (largest of the sensor sizes smaller than 4/3")
- 28-112mm equivalent f/2.0-2.8 lens
- Mechanically-linked zoom
- Optical image stabilization
- Optical viewfinder with 85% coverage
- Magnesium body construction
- Full 1080P video with stereo sound
16-minute Fuji Guys Preview:
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Other small sensor compacts with zoom lenses that are fast throughout the range include the Olympus XZ1, Samsung EX1/TL500, and Panasonic LX5. Compared to those, only the Fuji has a mechanically-linked zoom ring and optical viewfinder. The looks, construction, feel, and controls will also likely set it apart, and I wouldn't discount the possibility that the 2/3" sensor could be something special.
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Update**: Adorama is now taking pre orders: 16190089 Fujifilm Finepix X10 Digital Camera, 12 Megapixels,28 - 112mm F2-2.8 Lens