Fujifilm FinePix S5200 Zoom Review

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The FinePix S5200 is styled after and handles like a SLR camera and offers mid-level digital photographer 5.2 million pixels combined with both point-and-shoot simplicity as well as a more advanced manual feature set including continuous shooting, continuous auto- focus, shutter priority and aperture priority modes. This model offers a 10x optical zoom and proprietary technology that suppresses camera shake and blur caused by subject movement.

The FinePix S5200 offers 5.2 million effective pixels, which can produce high-quality prints up to 13 x 19 inches in size. Recorded images can be saved in standard JPEG format or for the ultimate in picture quality use the CCD-RAW mode. The camera also offers an amazing 10x optical and 5.7x digital zoom and optional wide and telephoto lens adapters.

Real Photo Technology captures treasured moments just as your eye sees them. Combining Fujifilm's new RP Processor, 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor and Fujinon Lens Optics, the S5200 delivers ultra-high sensitivity (ISO 1600), faster operational speeds (start- up in 1.1 seconds; shutter lag at a mere 0.01 second) and reduced power consumption. This will allow the shooter to get just about every shot, capturing priceless memories as photographs with every nuance of light and color, even in low light situations without a flash using the camera's special "Natural Light" and "Anti-Blur" modes.

The FinePix S5200's traditional body and large lens provide a familiar feel to photo enthusiasts. The FinePix S5200 measures 4.4 (W) x 3.3 (H) x 4.4 (D) inches, and weighs 13.1 ounces without batteries and media.

Maximum image control is realized with the FinePix S5200's advanced features such as a range of focus systems including TTL contrast multi-zone auto, center point auto, focus lock, continuous auto focus (C-AF), manual focus, and AF-assist illuminator. In addition, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, sharpness and color can be manipulated.

The camera can also capture VGA digital video at 30 frames per second, with sound, to create movies that can be replayed for friends and family at later dates. Movies can be burned onto CD-ROMs using the ImageMixer VCD for FinePix software included with the camera. The FinePix S5200 can record 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 pixel movies up to the limit of your available memory.

FinePix S5200 Zoom Features:

• 5-Megapixel Super CCD HR for up to 13x19" prints
• 10x optical super-zoom (38-380mm equiv)
• Single or Continuous AF and Manual focus
• Focus assist illuminator for low-light
• Electronic color viewfinder w/115K pixels
• 1.8" LCD Color Monitor
• Standard JPEG format or CCD-RAW
• Movie Mode; 30fps @ 640x480 or 320x240 with audio
• 40-frame burst at 1M continuous
• Voice memos can be attached to still images
• Top-3 or Final-3 frames @ 2fps at 5M resolution
• Auto, Program AE, Shutter speed or Aperture priority and Manual
• Scene Programs: Portrait, Landscape, Night, Natural Light and Anti-Blur
• ISO speeds: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
• Metering: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
• Built-in manual popup multi-mode flash
• 15 - 1/2000 sec Shutter Speeds
• Uses removable xD-Picture cards (16MB included)
• Compact (4.4 x 3.3 x 4.4 inch) and stylish body
• Lightweight at just 11.9 oz. (excluding batteries)
• Powered by four AA type batteries
• USB plug-n-play connectivity

Physical Views

The Fujifilm FinePix S5200 and a standard CD for size comparison.

The 10X FinePix S5200 and the 12X Kodak Easyshare P850.