Fujifilm Finepix S2000HD

Review Index – (updated 24 September’09)

H2HReviews
“Each camera has its set of perks. The Fujifilm S2000 starts up faster, has a more powerful flash, and has more accurate colors in its images. The Kodak Z1015 has an edge with better resolution, longer videos, a bigger LCD screen, and optical image stabilization. Head-to-head, the Kodak EasyShare Z1015 IS fared better when considering image quality, videos, and various modes and features discussed in this review.”

TechRadar
“The design of the Fuji?lm Finepix S2000 HD won’t suit all users, as it’s simply too bulky. For those who are keen to get the most from their digital photography, however, they are sure to ?nd this well-speced and fantastically affordable introduction to the world of high-end digital cameras.”
Rating:  

DevHardware
“Honestly, I must say the Fujifilm FinePix S200HD digital camera is one of the most impressive digital cameras I’ve come across. It contains everything that a beginner or intermediate photographer is looking for, as it’s cheap and highly functional.”

LetsGoDigital
“In itself, it is an interesting camera, even more so if we take into consideration the enhanced HD functionality, yet, from a photography perspective, it is clear that the camera cannot keep up with the competition. And that is the answer to the question of whether the Fujifilm S2000HD is able to differentiate itself from its competitors and above them. As far as we’re concerned, the bottom line is that this Fujifilm Megazoom camera is just an average camera.”
Rating:  

ComputerActive
“Pictures were a little soft and benefited from sharpening on the computer, while strong sunlight had a bleaching effect on exposures. Still, noise was well controlled up to ISO800 and just about usable at ISO1600, though we’d give settings above that a miss.”
Rating:  

GoodGearGuide
“We like the way the 2000HD handles itself while zooming, too; we didn’t experience any jumpiness while sliding the zoom lever to get closer to our subjects.”
Rating:  

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.”

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.”
Rating:  

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.”
Rating:  

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.”
Rating:  

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.”
Rating:  

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.”
Rating:  

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).”

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.”
Rating:  

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.”
Rating: