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Fujifilm FinePix S5200 Digital Camera (5.22MP, 2592x1944, 10 Opt, 16MB xD Card, xD Slot)

86

Very Good
  • Pros
  • Top-notch image quality
  • Fast autofocus
  • Cons
  • Images shot at ISO 1600 looked noisy
  • Performance: Superior: 93
  • Features: Good: 70
  • Design: Very Good: 87
Find out how these scores, and their relative weights, combine to produce the PC World Rating.
Performance
Battery Life (minutes)273.5
Battery Life ScoreSuperior
Image Quality ScoreSuperior
Image Quality, Color66.5
Image Quality, Color--Adjusted69
Image Quality, Color--Auto64
Image Quality, Distortion63.1
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise55.8
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction65.2
Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation67.6
Image Quality, Exposure64.4
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash61.3
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal65.8
Image Quality, Overall65.4
Image Quality, Sharpness39.9
Number of Batteries4
Number of Shots500
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What You Should Know about the FinePix S5200 Digital Camera (5.22MP, 2592x1944, 10 Opt, 16MB xD Card, xD Slot)

Larger-Than-Average Optical Zoom Range

The optical zoom range on this camera is sufficiently broad to give you considerable creative control. Your options extend from individual portraits to group shots to wide-angle landscapes. Most point-and-shoots offer a focal length range that’s roughly equivalent to 35mm to 105mm on a 35mm film camera. At the wide end (the 35mm, in this case), they shoot a bit wider than what you see with your eye. At the telephoto end (the 105mm, in this case), they can zoom in a good deal closer than you’d be able to with the naked eye.

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User Reviews for Fujifilm FinePix S5200 Digital Camera (5.22MP, 2592x1944, 10 Opt, 16MB xD Card, xD Slot)

  • Reviewed by: lilyellowstr

    Duration of ownership: 11 Months

    Strengths: Nice looking case , good location of buttons , decent low light shooting .

    Weaknesses: ERRORS w/ viewing photos , FOCUS ERROR -Have to send in to fix , extended zoom causes fuzy edges,

    Overall Evaluation: I have had some decent shots with this camera I won't lie but I've also had my share of issues. The Focus error being the latest. I was at the zoo i had not dropped my camera but was in the middle of shooting and my camera just stopped working. The quick fixes the Fuji web site advises does not work so i have to send it . I've also had issues with viewing my pictures afterwards on the digital display .The quick fix for this was temp. the problem still occurs. I wish I could say that I was the only person who has had this issue however if you do a quick search fro "Focus Error Fuji" You'll see it's not just a few and not just this Camera it seems to be an issue with Fuji cameras in general.. I am so disappointed. I almost did not post but I wonder how many people have had this problem ? I believe its something FUJI needs to acknowledge its not just a few camera models but most all of Fuji cameras encounter this. My next Camera will be a Cannon. Fuji's got their money from me . Sorry Fuji great quality color prints on film but camera reliability is important as well. No working camera no pictures.

  • Reviewed by: barryindallas

    Duration of ownership: 9 Months

    Strengths: Sharp color,nice grip,menu is easy to understand,great price.

    Weaknesses: Like someone else said, memory card door flimsy, batteries go dead without much warning,flash could be stronger for group shots indoors

    Overall Evaluation: I just had this camera stolen so I'm replacing it with the S700 which is much cheaper and seems to have more features and 2 more megapixels

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