Fujifilm FinePix S5200
The Fujifilm FinePix S5200 is a 5.1 megapixel with a 10x optical zoom, which is well-designed and a well-built camera with very good image quality and performance. While smaller than any digital SLR, yet it is too big for someone with casual shooting needs, but it’s the perfect size for a long-lens enthusiast’s camera. The S5200 has a comfortable and well-balanced body that fits nicely in the hands, and a high-speed sensor that provides usable natural and low-light images at sensitivities up to ISO 1600.
The good points about this camera are:
• Record movies at two resolutions, 640×480 or 320×240 at 30 frames per second
• High quality 10x zoom lens
• Solid image quality at high ISO speeds
• Attractive designs
• Special natural lights and anti-blur modes
• Stores images on xD picture cards
• Electronic color viewfinder
• Voice memos can be attached to still images
• Long battery life
Drawbacks of the S5200 are:
• Can record movies only with monaural sound and no zoom
• Bulky size and shape
• No image stabilization
• Noise at low ISO settings
• Small LCD screen
• Manual focusing is awkward to use
Specifications:
Megapixels - 5.1
Weight (oz.) - 16.6
Optical Zoom - 10x
LCD Size - 1.8 inch
Flash Range (ft) - Built-in manual popup multi-mode flash
Image stabilizer - No
Battery type - AA (x4)
Special features - USB 2.0 Connectivity, Self timer, Supports RAW format, Red
Eye reduction mode, comfortable handgrip
Summary:
The Fujifilm FinePix S5200 is a well-designed, well-built camera with very good performance. Its large size, absence of an image stabilizer and artifacts in its photos may turn off some photographers.