Fujifilm Finepix S2000HD Review - Facts, Camera Profile & Owner Feedback

Latest - Review and Sample Photos by TomsGuide (added 03 December’08)

Fujifilm Finepix S2000HD is an HD capture 10 megapixel 1/2.3″ CCD digital camera and it features a 15x wide-angle optical zoom lens (27.6mm-414mm equivalent), 2.7 inch LCD, face detection, dual image stabilization, and an ISO range of 100 to 6200. Camera dimensions are 111.0 (W) x 78.9 (H) x 75.7 (D) mm / 4.4 (W) x 3.1 (H) x 3.0 (D) in. and it weighs Approx. 386 g / 13.0 oz. (excluding accessories, battery and memory card).

Overall Rating: 5 votes, average: 2.8 out of 5

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Reviewers Conclusions & Verdicts - (updated 03 December’08)

TomsGuide
“The camera is fairly fast in its response to the shutter release and there is little to no annoying shutter lag, other than in lower-light conditions. The S2000HD does do what it says it can do, and the images are of average to good quality.”
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Pocket-lint
“The S20000HD is a camera that I would steer enthusiast or the semi pros away from, despite Fujifilm’s stated aim with this model. But it will certainly prove popular among the more novice snapper and those needing that HD movie recording functionality.”
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CNET
“Photo quality is also less than stellar. All the shots, regardless of ISO, exhibited some amount of noise manifesting itself as off-color specks.”
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IT Reviews
“Fujifilm has pitched its latest HD digital camera at the aspiring amateur who wants the freedom to do more than point ‘n’ click. The company has consequently provided an excellent super-zoom that can be used during HD movie recording, and a helpful range of shooting modes.”

Trusted Reviews
“It’s not without a few faults, but the excellent handling, wide zoom range, fast performance and superb low-light focusing make this a camera that can cope in most situations. As a general-purpose camera it’s hard to beat for the price.”
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Cameras.co.uk
“In my view the Fuji Finepix S2000HD does not match up to the best cameras in this section. It is true that it is not the most expensive super zoom camera, but I feel by paying that bit more you will get better value for money.”
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PhotographyBlog
“It’s fun to use, delivers the results and even if, in the final analysis, they’re neither as sharp or as evenly exposed as some of the competition, overall they’re perfectly acceptable given the build and asking price. The fact that the 15x zoom can be used in both video and stills modes is a bonus, and the quality of the video, although not quite full HD, is certainly better than that usually found on superzooms.”
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DigitalCameraInfo (Hands-on Preview)
“The S2000HD is essentially a scaled-down version of the Olympus SP-565 UZ. The menu system isn’t as well organized, the zoom isn’t as powerful, the screen is much noisier, and it doesn’t provide nearly the same breadth of features (the Olympus goes so far as to tutor you on how to use it).”
Not Rated

CNET.co.uk
“The Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD didn’t make a great first impression, with fiddly and confusing controls and variable automatic performance. It’s not a patch on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18, say, for ease of use.”
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ePhotozine
“Unfortunately, it seems that adding a new HD feature has put all other functions to a back burner with even the film simulations at the minimum amount. I’m disappointed in the noise results and the red-eye from the flash. The latter is something which people shouldn’t have to worry about these days yet here it is.”
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Actual Owner Feedback

“Like all digicams, this one drains alkaline AA batteries quickly (it comes with a set of four alkaline AAs) - use NimH batteries!”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com

“After two weeks of hands-on work with this camera, I’ve concluded it’s very cute and does many things well but it can be frustrating to use.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com

“I liked this camera - I found the controls to be very intuitive and easy to use. I really liked the 16x zoom. The lens cap pops off easily, but this is necessary because when you turn the camera on, the lens does extend just an inch or so.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com