Latest – Fujifilm FinePix F20 Review by Digicam Review (added 2 July ‘07)
Fujifilm FinePix F20 Main Features:
- 6.3 MegaPixel Super CCD
- 2.5-inch LCD
- Picture Stabilization
- ISO of 2000
Fujifilm’s FinePix F20 Review Roundup includes summaries from all main digital camera expert reviewers as they become available, company specification sheet, owners manual, videos, Digital Camera Tracker’s unique review conclusion thermometer, and sample photos taken with the Fujifilm FinePix F20.
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Latest Review Update – 7.2.07
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Digicam Review – 7/2/2006 – reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F20 and writes, “The Fujifim F20 is a very impressive compact 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and a large 2.5″ display. The camera offers almost identical performance to the Fujifilm FinePix F30, however, at a price that puts it head to head with other budget digital cameras. The Fujifilm FinePIx F20, with the impressive Fujifilm Super CCD sensor, successfully outperforms it’s competition, and many other cameras costing three times the price with regards to low light / low noise performance. The camera is one of very few to include usable high ISO modes of ISO 1600 and ISO 2000, and noticably less noise than the competition at all ISO settings upto ISO 800 (The only other cameras offering similar performance are either Digital SLRs or other Fujifilm FinePix digital cameras!). It has excellent responsiveness and is designed to be able to take great photos in almost every situation. For the price, I don’t think you can get a better camera!”
ePhotozine – 6/26/2006 – reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F20 and writes, “For a budget price camera, the Fuji F20 scored well on all accounts. Images are clear, retaining good detail, and, with the exception of the blues, the rendition of colours in the colour chart test were impressively accurate. The build of the camera is good and the design is stylish, not at all what you would expect from a lower-priced camera. ISO tests showed that while there was a lot of noise and detail loss in the highest setting, lower settings were acceptable, and remained relatively clear. Additionally, the F20 is easy to use, and an ideal starter camera for any newcomers to digital photography.”
TrustedReviews – 3/12/2007 – has reviewed the 6.3 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F20 and they write – “In the FinePix F20 Fujifilm have a virtually perfect social snapshot camera. Its crisp performance, exceptional low-light capabilities, powerful flash, long-lasting battery and ease of use make it ideal for parties and social occasions, and its excellent image quality means that all those embarrassing photos of your drunken friends will be sharp, detailed and colourful.”
Steve’s Digicams – 2/7/2007 – has reviewed the 6.3 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F20 and they write – “I was a bit surprised that Fuji only changed a few of the features from last year’s F30 model but was reminded of the old saying that “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That seems to be their thinking with their “F” series of 6- megapixel Super CCD HR models. That said, I feel the FujiFilm FinePix F20 is a nice, compact digicam that offers good performance, a durable all-metal body, great image quality, and numerous user-friendly exposure modes. This model also features a more appealing price tag of US$299 or less, yielding a better “bang for your buck” value than the previous model.”
Cameras.co.uk – 2/6/2007 – has created a video guide for the 6.3 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F20 and they write “One area where Fuji could have done a bit better is with the in camera storage. No memory card is supplied as standard and only 10mb of storage are built in. This is barely enough to give the camera a decent test run and you will need to buy a higher capacity card (compatible with xD picture cards) before you can really give the Finepix F20 a real run out.”
Cameras.co.uk – 10/20/2006 – has reviewed the 6.3 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F20 and they write – “The Fuji Finepix F20 strikes me as a good, solid camera. I was impressed by the picture quality and the camera was able to take sharp photos in all my tests. In this area it manages to outperform the majority of its rivals. It has an unfussy, but attractive design and offers good value for money.”
PhotographyBLOG 10/18/2006 – has reviewed the 6.3 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F20 and they write – “First up, a confession. I was a little disappointed in the Fujifilm Finepix F20’s big brother, the F30; most of it largely due to the hype preceding it meaning results fell short of (great) expectations. Not expecting so much from the lesser-specified F20, I was presently surprised. In not placing so many demands on performance, chiefly not unduly overstretching itself (and its SR chip) as regards ISO, Fujifilm has delivered a minor triumph. Though of course you’re going to lose detail shooting above ISO 800, I was also surprised how much was retained. Any unusable images were due more to camera shake, and resultant image blur, than image noise, which is perhaps one area that Fujifilm has yet to adequately address. Though ISO 2000 is less of a headline grabber than the F30’s ISO 3200, I think the Fujifilm Finepix F20 is a better camera for it. To sum up, a recommendation and certainly one of the most successful marriages of price to performance I’ve seen in recent months. It’s well built, feels sturdy enough to withstand a few knocks and suggests itself as another reliable option for a back up point-and-shoot camera on those occasions when taking a consumer-level DSLR out is both impractical and inadvisable.”
DigitalCameraInfo – 10/10/2006 – has reviewed the 6.3 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F20 and they write – “The Fujifilm FinePix F20 has obviously been built on a budget, with a poor screen and a very limited amount of memory. But it’s still a nice camera if you’re on a budget too. The F20 is a good choice if you’re looking for a simple to use, straightforward camera with reasonable resolution.”
Computer Active – 10/3/2006 – has reviewed the 6.3 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F20 and they write – “Offering better value than the acclaimed F30 – plus boasting higher maximum ISO than most of us will need from a point-and-shoot – the F20 manages the rare trick of matching performance and build to price.”
Fujifilm FinePix F20 Sample Photos
[Sample Photos at TrustedReviews]
[Sample Photos at Steve's Digicams]
[Sample Photos at Cameras.co.uk]
[Sample Photos at PhotographyBLOG]
Fujifilm FinePix F20 Videos
[Video Guide at Cameras.co.uk]
Fujifilm FinePix F20 Guided Tour
[Fujifilm FinePix F20 Guided Tour]
Fujifilm FinePix F20 Spec Sheet
[Fujifilm FinePix F20 Spec Sheet at Fujifilm]
Fujifilm FinePix F20 Owners Manual
[Fujifilm FinePix F20 Owners Manual]
Fujifilm FinePix F20 Initial Press Release
Valhalla, NY, June 12, 2006 – Perfect for families looking for a compact digital camera that will produce great shots in almost any condition, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A, Inc. announced today the launch of the FinePix F20, the latest addition to its family of cameras with Real Photo Technology.
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