X-T · 2014 · discontinued
Fujifilm X-T1 review
Launch price 1,299 USD · 16.3 MP X-Trans II sensor · 1080p 60p video
Also written XT1 or X T1.
The original X-T body. Established the line's design language.
Verdict
The original X-T body that established the line's design, with a 16.3 MP X-Trans II sensor and weather sealed tilting screen. Discontinued, 77 AF points, no IBIS, no touch, ISO max 6400.
Collectors and Fuji enthusiasts who want the camera that started the X-T line of bodies.
In detail
I have been wanting to write about the X-T1 for a while. Photographers tend to pick it up for the older 16 MP X-Trans II sensor and the price it launched at. Released in 2014 at 1,299 USD, the body is no longer in production. It sits in the X-T line, Fuji's SLR-style lineup with the classic top-plate dials.
JPEGs out of camera are a real reason to pick this. At 16.3 MP, native ISO is 200 to 6400, modest by modern standards. Subject detection is the older contrast-based system, fine for portraits and slow subjects. Burst at 8 fps is plenty for travel. Video tops out at 1080p, so this is a stills-first body.
The body has typical Fuji fit and finish: dense, weather sealed where it counts. No IBIS, so for low light you lean on stabilized XF glass. At 440g it sits in the comfortable middle. Single SD UHS-II slot. Bottom line: the used market is where this camera makes the most sense now.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Original X-T design, collector favorite
- Weather sealed, tilting LCD
- 16MP X-Trans II sensor still usable
- Single SD UHS-II slot, simple and tidy
The headline win is the original X-T design, collector favorite for good reason. Film simulation count is 4, the older but still solid lineup. The weather sealed body and tilting LCD are the design touches that defined the line, and you can still feel that history in the hand.
Trade-offs
- Discontinued, 1080p video only
- No IBIS, no touch, ISO tops at 6400
The honest trade-off is discontinued, 1080p video only. No in-body stabilization means relying on stabilized XF glass for low light. The EVF at 2.36 million dots is on the lower-resolution side by current standards. The tilting LCD is great for waist-level stills but does not flip forward for vlogging. Single card slot means backup discipline is on you.
Who is this for
Collectors and Fuji enthusiasts who want the camera that started the X-T line. Light enough to make a great second body or a daily-carry option. If you want the dial-driven Fuji experience without paying for modern AF, this is the honest pick.
X-T1 release date and lifecycle
| Announced | |
|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,299 USD |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Replaced by | X-T2 |
Announcement month is from Fujifilm’s launch announcement; the on-sale month is not recorded for this body. Launch price is MSRP at release, not a used-market price.
Full specifications
| Release year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,299 USD |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Megapixels | 16.3 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans II |
| Processor | EXR Processor II |
| ISO range | 200–6400 |
| AF points | 77 |
| Subject detection | none |
| Burst (fps) | 8 |
| Max video | 1080p 60p |
| Codec | H.264 |
| Log profile | No |
| Stabilization | None |
| Viewfinder | EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" tilt |
| Weather sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 440g |
| Card slots | 1 |
| Card types | SD UHS-II |
| Battery | NP-W126 |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 350 shots |
| Film sims | 4 |
Highlighted rows are class-leading within the current Fujifilm APS-C lineup.
Film simulations (4)
- PROVIA
- Velvia
- ASTIA
- Classic Chrome
Compared with
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Where to buy
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See it in the wild
Owner impressions and real-world photos from the Fuji community.
