It does look a bit like the X10, but doesn't have the great looks. Also, it has a smaller sensor (1/1.7), has a slower lens (F4.0 at the long end) and no VF. Only zoom-wise (7.1x) it has the edge over the X10.. No real competitor IMO

looks just like sh*t

@Dennis

Wow, cool comparison site! Thanks for that link.

I agree that despite a (somewhat) superficial resemblance, without the OVF and manual zoom, the handling will be very different.

One of my favourite feature on the X10 is the manual zoom. button zoom just doesn't cut it for me.

No VF...what were they thinking? Fail...

Definate similarities to the X10, yup.
Looks OK to me, F4 at (equiv) 200mm right? Not bad...
I barely use the OVF on my X10 anymore, so thats not so much of an issue, but yeah - the sensor. Thats a no no.
And I do love that EBC glass...I wonder if the Nikon can offer as good as that...

Interesting - expect more 'Fuji X-Lites' (or heavys, even) to appear over the next year...

For God's sake, set a word filter on the word "fail*"! It's not a teenager forum.

The lack of OVF is not so dramatic. I use it when I have polarized Ray-Ban sunglasses (the X10 display turns black or near black), but it's still a toy VF. I can't compose and the sunshade gets too much into the way. The 85% coverage is poor for compositional purposes. The lack of focus feedback force me to either hope it nailed it or just leave the eye and look for the LED.
I use the OVF in disposable-film-camera-alike mode. As fun as imprecise.

The lack of manual zoom for the Nikon one is however a real step back, that's for sure.
Sensor size? Come one, is more or like telling which of the seven dwarves is the taller.
The X10 is the smaller camera when I don't want to carry 2-3 Kg of DSLR in one hand and 7-12 Kg of stuff in the backpack.

What still keeps me from letting the Fuji win the competition is the standard bayer CFA of the P7700. That's the difference between very good JPG OOC and a full Lightroom support.
I had to develop a radically different approach to let the X10 get into my standard (well polished) Lightroom workflow.

Add to that a longer battery life, articulated LCD, 3 personal settings on dial and hopefully better videos. I'm not a videographer, but I enjoy to use FCP every since and then. X10 videos are junk. It tends to overexpose (no exposure controls at all) and the autofocus doesn't work at all even with a good amount of light and slow subjects.

Let any any maker announce a similar camera with a standard sensor within days and I'll be happy to return my very good X10 to Amazon.

That post was a bit rash.. say your peace, BUT I've never had a perfect digital camera. The X-10 does indeed have many quirks and even problems. I take it for what it is and WORK AROUND any of the limitations inherent in every digital camera. Perhaps should ask for the forum to develop a X-!0 bitch session section for the many unhappy user out there.

seeingwhatis said:

bitch,bitch,bitch- just throw it away then! UTENTEMAC - GET OFF!

You clearly have issues. I'm trying to help people decide what to choose without making the same mistake again and again.
I'm not asking for any section. I'm trying to be helpful and as objective as possible. You obviously are not.

I do have issues.. With forum users constantly moaning about the X-!0. It's old news.
Moving on.. the issue has been discussed so many times! The camera is what it is make it work for you or just get rid of it already.. The post was about a similar looking camera. Not another bitch fest. OLD NEWS. IMO Speak your peace I was rash..

Wow, I started this thread on seeing the Nikon P7700 and thought Nikon was getting the retro urge. I didn't think it would get down to a feature to feature comparison. Some of you folks must have way too much free time, just enjoy photography for what it is and all the neat toys/tools we have to use today. Just saying

Sorry to drag this out - but if you look up this forum in Google, it does state that its for those who love their X-Series cameras...
I accept there will always be trolls and bullies on here - its a faceless and cowardly medium well suited to that type of person - but yeah, I guess this forum is for fanboys like me. Its why I joined anyway.
I guess there is not a big demand for a "FujiXseriessucksfatones.com" -odd that. No?

I take your point. And the way you put it.
But I AM a fanboy. And Im really not bothered about saying it.
I was a huge admirer of the STX series, Velvia and Astia are my all time favourite films, I shot my first feature on Fuji glass - I'm a fan.
I joined this forum to speak with people who like/love their X-Series cameras (and photography in general), view their images and pick up a few tips on how to get the best out of mine. I thought this would be the case for most people on here.
I cant see the point of joining a forum for X-Series users, and then use it as a voice to tell people how crap their camera is, or laughingly put down someones opinion (especially if its positive).
My X10 and X-Pro 1 are not without flaw. I'm fully aware of their quirks, and along with other users of this forum, I am working my way through them, many times with their help. As a result, my images are good (considering my limited skills), I enjoy my photography more than I ever have done, and therefore am more than satisfied with my investment.

I believe this is why this forum is here.

"Never try to discuss with a fanboy."

Ha ha! I'll hold you to that. :-)

Bitch, get off, trolls, bullies, crap, coward, fat, unwanted wit and so on… just because I said I'm not fond anymore of a compact camera, a toy?
Seriously, you scare me. Fanboys may be bad, but cultists are worse.
Guys, get a life. I'm too old to make a war out of nothing.
I'm leaving for better. Bye.

@FinePixCamera

You know how hilarious you sound right now?
Comments made in January - from your own wise hand - on a site you got banned from:

"Whoever coded in the +- 1 stop AE bracketing at Fuji should be chain whipped. Clearly some who knows nothing/ about photography. My old Canon XS from the early '90s could do 2 stops.

You can do HDR with the X10. It's just going to be a lot harder than it needed to be.

And therein lies the rub - a beautiful camera spoiled by lazy/negligent/non-existent QA/QC.

The miserable programming of Fuji's cameras is more of a product development problem, than a QA/QC. Sadly, the camera is acting entirely as Fujifilm intended it to.

If this prevents you from buying the the camera, then I'm happy that Fuji lured in one less sucker...

The ORBS are what prevented me from buying either an X10 or an XS-1. I am not used to spending $700 or $900 on a camera that is so clearly defective. Nor am I used to making excuses for such cameras."

I cant believe I am repeating myself...
You bad-mouthed this camera (and these comments are just the tip of the iceberg by the way)
FOR MONTHS - then bought one anyway.

So now, when anyone has the nerve to pull you to task about your over-agressive, negative musings on the X10 - you go completely batshit.

You're sounding ridiculous.

I hate the fact that I find myself defending the X10, when I come on here to learn, appreciate these cameras, and talk to the 95% of good people on here who wish to do likewise.

(By the way, I hear you dislike the X-Pro 1 too - does this mean you'll get one by years end - or are you waiting for an orb issue?)

And yes, I am an unabashed Fujifilm fan boy. But I only own 2 cameras. You own 7.

You're right Mate. You're right.