Fujifilm S200EXR Reviews: Digital Hybrid Camera

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

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Confirmed purchaser Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Lush camera. Sturdy design. So many different features means I pretty much dont need any additional lenses or filters at it is all editable afterwards in photoshop.
Bad points:: Flash does not travel too far so would advise on additional flash gun if doing photos of crowds at night during weddings etc.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 28 Apr 2010

John, Norfolk Keen amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: This is a very sophisticated camera with many cutting-edge features.....and would have been perfect were it not for one major problem.....
Bad points:: The camera emits a continuous noise rather like a fan. Apparently it is the image stabilisation mechanism which operates constantly. I had assumed that it could be switched to only operate when a picture is being taken but having researched quite extensively on the internet I found that nobody has managed to stop it making this noise. For the occasional photo it would not be a problem....but if, like me, you keep the camera on permanently ( and in often quiet surroundings) for wildlife photography, the noise was both infuriating and an unhelpful constant companion.

Ease of use	6.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 20 Aug 2010

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Great camera for the enthusiast
Great controls and handling
Excellent price
Bad points:: Rear LCD does not articulate like S100
To wake up from sleep you have to turn the camera off for a second then turn it back on - most other SLR type cameras will wake from any button

Ease of use	8.0
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: 18 Nov 2010

Steve, Petersfield Keen amateur

Score 7.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use, but still learning; many features identical to earlier models, so very familiar if you've had a Fuji before
Bad points:: Disappointed with build quality; feels very plastic! full instructions only available on supplied CD

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	5.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	7.0

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Confirmed purchase: 14 Aug 2010

Confirmed purchaser Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Everything.
Bad points:: Zero.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 12 Aug 2010

David, Nottingham Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: I bought this as an upgrade to my Fuji FS6500 as it offers 12Mpix (over 6 - better for cropping) improved noise at low light levels, and Optical Image Stabilisation. So far I am happy with all three 'improvements'. In the hand it feels very much like the FS6500 which means I forget I am using a new camera and 'go for' the wrong button!
Bad points:: It is bigger and a little heavier than the FS6500, and wide angle end of the zoom is not as wide at 30.5mm (v 28mm) 25m equiv.

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

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Confirmed purchase: 08 Sep 2010

Trevor, Worcestershire Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: As near as you can get to a SLR. It is a large camera but I like this as the controls are less fiddly and it feels right. Will report back later on the results and performance
Bad points:: None

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

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Confirmed purchase: 07 Dec 2010

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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)	12

Optical zoom ratio	14.3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	2
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.
Type of image stabiliser	Optical Image Stabiliser
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	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)
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)
PictBridge	No
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)	835
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.
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.
Viewfinder	Yes
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	133.4x93.6x145
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	Yes
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	4000x3000
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.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	47

Release date	2009/09/22
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	93.6

Width in mm	133.4

Depth in mm	145

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)	436

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	31

Also known as: Fuji FinePix S200EXR, Finepix S200 EXR, "Fujifilm FinePix, Fujifilm FinePix, FinePix S200EXR

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Manufacturer's Description

The Fuji Finepix S200EXR is an advanced digital camera with a number of features only found on a small number of other Fuji digital cameras. The basic specification includes a 12 megapixel sensor and a 14.3x optical zoom lens. As you dig deeper you will find a set of manual exposure controls including aperture priority and shutter priority. Manual focusing is available too. You can also save your photos in RAW mode.

When it comes to handling there are a number of similarities between the Finepix S200EXR and a Digital SLR. Zoom is controlled by a twisting lens barrel and manual focus is set in the same manner. There are a number of quick access buttons on the top, back and side of the camera. These are used in conjunction with a selection wheel to speed up the process of changing key settings.

The EXR part of the camera name relates to further technology that marks the Finepix S200EXR out as something different to the competition. The EXR mode gives you access to functions that help to increase the amount of detail shown in light and dark areas of a photo. Other settings can help to decrease noise. You also need to be aware that for these features to work the resolution you shoot at is halved. There is also a Pro Focus setting that throws the background of a shot out of focus in order to highlight the main subject of a picture.

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