Fujifilm Finepix S100 Reviews: Digital Hybrid Camera

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Fujifilm Finepix S100: See full product description

Ease of use	8.7
Image quality	9.1
Features	9.4
Build Quality	9.3
Value for money	8.9
Overall rating	9.2

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Dag, Stockholm, Sweden

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Very good picture quality
Outstanding value for money at time of purchase
All in one solution
Bad points:: A bit bulky and heavy weight

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 31 Aug 2009

Pamela, Plymouth

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: This is my This is my fifth digital camera in ten years. Four have been Fuji and for good reason. I tried one other and pixel-to-pixel they lust did not match up. This camera is at the top of its game. If you are used to Fuji then this one should be just as easy to use. Some of the more advanced features may take a little longer. I was brought up on SLR’s and unless you are a professional or perhaps a twitcher it really does render it unnecessary to spend all that money. By the time you have changed the lens, the shot you wanted could be long gone with an SLR. I love the manual zoom, that's important to me. I have used this camera on Moor and coast and cannot praise it enough.
Bad points:: I would have liked it to have been powered by AA battery's.

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 22 Jul 2009

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: easy to use
Bad points:: bit heavy

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 18 Aug 2009

John, Wigan Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Packed full of features, Wide angle to long zoom with good qualty fixed lens, tilting lcd screen.
Bad points:: Large and heavy,

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 16 Aug 2009

Confirmed purchaser

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Excellent concept & ease of use
Bad points:: no ttl flash

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 15 Jul 2009

Jan, Andover

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: An ideal weight - heavy enough to avoid camera shake but not too heavy to carry around. Image quality is superb and I love the manual zoom.
Bad points:: No real bad points - just lots of features to learn about which will take a little time.

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 11 Jul 2009

Confirmed purchaser

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Manual zoom, full manual operation possible for exposure & focus, instant access to speed/aperture setting without going into menus, image stabilisation, large zoom range,
Bad points:: Layout of controls could be improved, not always positioned best for serious photographers, bigger than many digital slr's

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 07 Jul 2009

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Product Features

Camera Type	Hybrid
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	11.1

Optical zoom ratio	14
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	5
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Media format	XD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	918
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/4000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/30
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	133.4x93.6x150.4
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	Yes
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	3840x2800
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f2.8-5.3
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1	67
If you want to protect your camera or camcorder lens from getting scratched you will need a filter. A filter screws on to the front of the lens. The filter diameter is the distance across the lens.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	25

Release date	2008-09-03
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	9.4

Width in mm	133.4

Depth in mm	15.0

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	400

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	28

Also known as: Fuji FinePix S100FS, Fujifilm FinePix s100FS

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Manufacturer's Description

The Extended Dynamic Range
Wide Dynamic Range adds a new dimension of beauty to every photo.

Film Simulation Mode, Bracketing Function
Incorporates Velvia, PROVIA and SOFT Modes, and allows you to take photos as if you are selecting the most appropriate type of film for each scene.

Newly Developed Fujinon Lens
Optimized for nature photography with high resolving power, the new lens realizes rich expression over the entire zoom range (28mm-400mm) and features a new lens shift image stabilization mechanism.

Advanced High-speed Continuous Shooting
The FinePix S100FS provides continuous shooting of 3 frame/second at the full 11.1 megapixels.

14 Scene Settings and Custom Settings
There is a choice of 14 different scene settings (SP1, SP2) optimized for each subject type.

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