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11.1 megapixel, 14.3x optical zoom, 2x digital zoom, USB, Internal, xD-Picture Card, Secure Digital, SDHC , 2.5 inch LCD More product info

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Based on 15 expert reviews, the average rating for Fujifilm FinePix S100fs Black is 3.9/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Fujifilm Finepix S100Fs

(10/13/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 278729 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 98/100 = Excellent.
Country: US 		98.0 / 100.0
Digital Photography Review Title:

Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

(4/4/10)
Summary: With the price of DSLRs dropping all the time, the justification for bridge cameras between compacts and full-grown DSLRs looks increasingly weak. The S100FS makes a game job of proving that there is still room for such a camera.It represents an awful lot of camera for comparatively little money and one that is more flexible than a DSLR... Read the full review
Pros: ; Fast RAW performance; Macro modes make lens even more flexible; Full photographic control, huge range of SLR-like features (real SLR-like handling too); RAW processing software included; Excellent high-ISO performance for a non-DSLR; A lot of camera for the money; Sharp, generally high-quality lens; Very useful zoom range; Expanded
Cons: ; Strong, visible chromatic aberration at the most useful focal lengths; Continuous shooting buffer not as large as on latest entry-level DSLRs; 230 shot battery life somewhat limiting; Noise reduction attacks fine detail if you look too close; RAW processing software is unusable; Film simulation rarely useful; Unnecessarily large RAW
Country: US 		Recommended
Testseek US Title:

Fujifilm FinePix S100FS

(10/1/08)
Summary: 41 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 81 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US 		81.0 / 100.0
digitalcamerareview.com Title:

Fujifilm FinePix S100FS Review

(9/15/08)
Summary: As it turns out, we are indeed being fair to Fujifilm. The S100FS resolves many of the complaints I had with previous all-in-one, fixed-lens DSLR-type cameras. The camera is reasonably fast, performs well at higher ISO settings, and has extended dynamic range to prevent loss of highlight details due to overexposure. The limitations of... Read the full review
Pros: ; Shooting speed and responsiveness similar to DSLR Usable ISO performance even at high sensitivities Consistent auto focus across the lens range Amazing dynamic range, similar to DSLR Huge zoom range; reasonably fast apertures throughout Amazing high-speed flash sync performance
Cons: ; Slow from initial power-on to first shot Macro focus isn't easy outside of the "sweet spot" Bloated menu system is sometimes difficult to navigate 400 percent dynamic range mode limited to ISO 400 Some lens faults show up in your images A little expensive compared to entry-level DSLRs
Country: US 		N/A
IT Reviews Title:

Fujifilm - FinePix S100FS

(8/26/08)
Summary: The digital revolution in photography might appear to have created two general classes of snappers: those who want to point ¿n' click with the minimum amount of effort and the serious professionals who demand total control ... Read the full review
Country: UK 		N/A
Steve's DigiCams Title:

Steve's DigiCams

(8/26/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
Testwinner Title:

Fujifilm FinePix S100fs Black

(8/18/08)
Summary: 6 experts have reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs Black, giving it an average score of 75 out of 100 and a total of 1 test win/editor's choice award... Read the full review
Country: UK 		75.0 / 100.0
Testwinner US Title:

Fujifilm FinePix S100fs Black

(8/18/08)
Summary: 6 experts have reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs Black, giving it an average score of 75 out of 100 and a total of 1 test win/editor's choice award... Read the full review
Country: US 		75.0 / 100.0
Computer Active Title:

Fujifilm S100FS digital camera

(7/15/08)
Summary: It looks like an SLR, handles like an SLR…... Read the full review
Verdict: A good all-round camera, but there's no real reasonto buy this rather than a similarly priced true SLR.
Pros: ; Excellent zoom
Country: UK 		3.0 / 5.0
T3 Title:

Fujifilm Finepix S100FS

(4/29/08)
Summary: This full-bodied snapper has more Xs to it than a naughty girl show in Las Vegas... Read the full review
Verdict: Fujfiilm really, really wants to make an affordable and simple bridge clicker. Come back when they do.
Pros: ; Huge, stabilised zoom lens; Face detection
Cons: ; Neck straining weight; Big and clumsy; Weak viewfinder
Country: UK 		N/A
What Digital Camera Title:

Fuji FinePix S100FS


Summary: Everything but a DSLR?...... . Read the full review
Country: UK 		N/A
Pocket-lint.co.uk Title:

Broadband?


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Lens, flip/tilt screen, specification and features, Film Simulation modes, noise performance, CCD RAW shooting
Cons: ; Price, performance, handling foibles, dynamic range issues
Country: UK 		7.0 / 10.0
TrustedReviews Title:

Fujifilm FinePix S100FS


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Is Fujifilm's new 11.1MP superzoom flagship a bridge too far? Cliff finds out.
Country: UK 		9.0 / 10.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Fujifilm FinePix S100FS review


Summary: : The long lens makes this a heavyweight in size, features and performance... Read the full review
Verdict: The 11-megapixel Fujifilm Finepix S100FS is a heavyweight in both size and features, with impressive raw performance, a large sensor and an excellent wide-angle long lens, only let down by purple fringing
Pros: ; Excellent, versatile lens; decent noise control; raw performance
Cons: ; Marked purple fringing; electronic viewfinder
Country: UK 		7.7 / 10.0
tech2.com Title:

Fujifilm FinePix S100fs


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Color tone features rock; Good, vibrant pictures; Full manual control
Cons: ; Heavier than expected; Loss of detail in full resolution
Country: US 		3.5 / 5.0
Digital Camera Resource Page Title:

Digital Camera Resource Page Review: Fuji FinePix S100fs


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Articulating 2.5" LCD display with good outdoor & low light visibility; Hot shoe and flash sync port for adding an external flash; Optional wired remote control; Whopping 14.3X, 28 - 400 mm zoom lens; SLR-like body has excellent build quality; easy to hold; manual zoom and focus rings; VGA movie mode with optical zoom and image
Cons: ; Expensive for a fixed-lens camera; Lots of purple fringing; SuperCCD tends to smudge fine details a bit; Very slow RAW editing software; Below average battery life; Buttons are scattered all over the body, require user to search for them; Awkward manual focus system; Not much built-in memory; Full shutter speed range not available in
Country: US 		N/A

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