Fujifilm FINEPIX F10 DIG CAM 3X OPT ZOOM-6.3 MEGAPIXEL SUPER CCD

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Pros
High image quality
Cons
Digital noise apparent at higher ISOs

$129.99 - $244.41
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Performance: Very Good: 86
Features: Fair: 64
Design: Very Good: 80

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Performance
Battery Life (minutes)	273.5
Battery Life Score	Superior
Image Quality Score	Very Good
Image Quality, Color	64
Image Quality, Distortion	59
Image Quality, Exposure	65.7
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash	65
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal	66
Image Quality, Overall	64
Image Quality, Sharpness	42.4
Number of Batteries	1
Number of Shots	500

Performance
Image quality: To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at the camera's highest resolution and default automatic settings. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures details and subtle colorings such as skin tones. A panel of judges reviews the on-screen and printed photos and assigns image-quality scores; we then average those scores. Data based on tests designed and conducted by the PC World Test Center. All rights reserved.	Very Good
Ease of use	Good
Features	Good
Maximum effective pixels/resolution	6.3 megapixels/2848 by 2136
Bundled media	16MB XD-Picture Card
Focal range (35mm equivalent)	36mm to 108mm
Maximum aperture(wide/telephoto)	f2.8/f2.8
Shutter speed range (seconds)	3 seconds to 1/2000 second
Viewfinders	No viewfinder, 2.5-inch LCD
Video/audio recording	640 by 480 video with audio; clip length limited by size of media
Semi-automatic/manual modes	Five scene modes
Continuous shooting speed	Up to 2.2 frames per second for a maximum of three frames
Optional lenses	None
Software	Fujifilm FinePixViewer
Other features	N/A
Battery score	Outstanding
Battery life	500 shots, 274 minutes
Battery type	Rechargeable lithium ion
Dimensions (w/d/h) and weight	3.6 by 2.3 by 1.1 inches; 7.2 ounces
Support policy score	Good
Support policies	One-year parts and labor warranty; 11-hour weekday toll-free support

User Reviews for Fujifilm FINEPIX F10 DIG CAM 3X OPT ZOOM-6.3 MEGAPIXEL SUPER CCD

Reviewed by: tacosalami

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: The ISO range is fantastic. The picture quality is great.

Weaknesses: No viewfinder!

Overall Evaluation: I bought this camera after a lot of research. My background includes 40 years of photography and I was looking for a camera that would be both versatile and small while still producing good pictures. This camera fits the bill entirely, except for the fact that I ignored the warnings about it not having a viewfinder.... a serious shortcoming... Indoors, the ability to take quality pictures without a flash makes the unit unbeatable... but if you are outdoors and use the old adage that the sun should be at your back, you simply cannot see the screen to frame your subject... the sun completely washes out the image and I have found no way to overcome it yet.... Being a tinkerer, I am considering adding my own viewfinder to the top or side of the camera to enhance its outdoor use. It is the only dissapointment and I will continue to use and enjoy the camera indoors...
Reviewed by: tsunami1

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Nice low light performance. Battery lasts forever.

Weaknesses: A bit bulky for the pocket, uses dongle connection, poor video mode, and stuck with XD memory.

Overall Evaluation: Takes great pictures. I love the Natural Light mode. It allows me to take pictures without flash, so I don't have to worry about light reflecting back and drowning out all the details. Low light? No problem. Night time pictures come out pretty decent without using a tripod.It's a little bigger than most ultracompact. I hate connecting to the PC and charging the battery through a dongle. I'm disappointed by the grainy AVI video. I also don't like to be stuck using the prorietary XD memory when there is 150X SD memory available.