Why Buy the Fuji Finepix F200EXR?
Compared to most similar sized compact digital cameras this one has some very useful, extra features. Picture quality is very good too.
Image Quality Fuji Finepix F200EXR test shots
Outdoor 1 (Medium Zoom)
The Finepix F200exr gets off to a good start in terms of the level of detail showing in the shot. The sharpness of the shot is impressive too. One concern is that the white boats show a definite blue tinge.
Outdoor 2 (No Zoom)
There is plenty of colour in this shot. The photo works well on the whole. Compared to other cameras with a wide angle lens the Finepix F200exr does well when it comes to producing a sharp photo.
Outdoor 3 (Maximum Zoom)
With the lens zoomed all the way in the camera again comes up with a crisp shot. I like the greens used for the leaves on the trees, together with the amount of brightness in the photo.
Outdoor 4 (Building)
Aside from the blue tinge in the first photo I have no major concerns surrounding my outdoor scenes. The shots are bright, colourful and sharp.
Outdoor Portrait
This is my favourite test shot taken with this camera. I realise it is one of my less demanding test shots, but the colours have a very natural feel to them. In this respect the Finepix F200exr outperforms a lot of rival cameras.
Indoor Portrait with Flash
Fuji claims their flash control is very good. Looking at this photo I tend to agree with them. There is plenty of brightness in the shot, but it does not wash out the colours and there is little reflection of light from the face.
Indoor Portrait without Flash
It is always difficult to take indoor portraits once the light starts to fade or you are away from a window. The Finepix F200exr produces a decent effort.
Colours
On the whole I like the colours, especially the warm tones in the outdoor portrait. The occasional blue tinge to a photo is a worry.
Macro
As I have seen elsewhere this test photo has a slight bluish tinge. In this picture at least it is likely to be caused by the artificial lighting used for the shot. So this should not be a problem for macro shots as a rule. This is not the first time I have come across this problem when testing Fuji digital cameras. I also found it difficult to get a sharp shot from 5cm away from the subject.
ISO 400 and ISO 1600
Despite claims made by Fuji I still found fairly typical levels of noise when ISO ratings are increased. I would advise only using higher settings when it is difficult to get a picture any other way.
Overall
I like the test photos I took with this camera. Most of my test shots I have run through here were taken in fully automatic mode. If you are prepared to experiment with the camera you should be able to improve on my results as you familiarize yourself with all the features.
Shutter Lag and Recycling Times
Shutter lag times were good, especially when flash was used. My times were 0.26 seconds for a single photo and 10.03 seconds for five. Flash made very little difference. The first photo took 0.33 seconds and five totaled 10.05 seconds.
To turn the camera on and take the first photo took 3.03 seconds.
You can compare this camera to other models by taking a look at the Shutter Lag Comparison Table.
Style
Fuji has gone for some subtle curves to stop the Finepix F200exr looking like yet another identikit digital camera. It feels good in the hand and suggests good build quality.
Dimensions
97.7 x 58.9 x 23.4mm
Weight
175g
Batteries
Lithium ion (NP-50).
Memory Cards
Fuji has built 48mb of memory into the Finepix F200EXR. This is enough for around 16 photos. The camera is also compatible with xD, SD and SDHC memory cards.
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Ease of Use Rating
Good. The Finepix F200exr has a few extra features compared to more standard compact cameras. Therefore it will take a little longer to get to grips with all of them.
Points I Like
General features - picture quality - Shutter lag times
Where it Could Improve
Close up shots could be better - LCD screen not as sharp as it could be
Alternatives
This camera is a little different in what it offers. One of its closest rivals is the Panasonic Lumix DMC FX550
Verdict
The Fuji Finepix F200exr is a good all round camera, offering some innovative extra features. Although it can be used as a point and shoot camera you will need to spend some time getting to know the features available if you are to get the most out of this camera.
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