Fujifilm FinePix S5600 / S5200 is a 5.0 megapixel Super CCD digital camera with a 10x optical zoom lens (38-380mm equivalent) featuring an “anti-blur” mode, 1.8″ LCD screen, Pictbridge, RAW mode and it runs on 4AA batteries.

>> REVIEWS (last update: 16.05.06)

TrustedReviews reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix S5200 and wrote:
“Overall picture quality is very good, although unusually for a Fujifilm camera I found the colours in standard mode to be a bit under-saturated, and the auto white balance produced a somewhat cold appearance in bright sunlight…For under £200 the Fuji S5600 offers big-camera handling in a small and easy-to-use package. It has lightning-fast performance, a good list of features, massive zoom range and amazingly good low-light capabilities. Image quality is generally very good under most circumstances, but how I wish Fujifilm could shake of those damn purple fringes.”

PCWorld reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix S5200 and wrote:
“We were very impressed with the image quality of the S5200: In our tests with studio and natural lights, images displayed bright, vivid colors and lots of detail. Flesh tones looked great, with natural colors and plenty of shadow detail. Though the camera shoots only at a resolution of 5.1 megapixels, the results were noticeably sharper than from many higher-resolution cameras (such as the 8-megapixel Panasonic DMC-FZ30 and the 6-megapixel Konica Minolta DiMage 6Z). The sharpening that the camera applies didn’t cause much color interference: We saw very little evidence of color fringing.”

ImagingResource reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix S5200 and wrote:
“The previous Fujifilm S5100, 2800 and 3800 Zoom cameras were exceptional values for the money, and the updated Fuji FinePix S5200 offers the same great value with the addition of a 5.1-megapixel CCD, and decent high ISO performance. The S5200’s higher resolution is a welcome improvement, providing great image quality for a budget-priced digital camera, and its 10x optical zoom is excellent for distant subjects. Its color is more accurate than that of most consumer digicams, although that means it’s less saturated on bright colors than most consumer cameras. Overall, the Fuji S5200 has just about all an enthusiast user could want in terms of expanded photographic controls, including full Manual exposure mode for ultimate creativity. About all it lacks relative to its competitors in the 10x zoom category is image stabilization. Given its price and its 5-megapixel resolution, its lack of stabilization really can’t be counted against it. For everyday shooting indoors or out, under bright or dim lighting, the S5200 does very well and really sets a benchmark for an affordable long-zoom digicam with enthusiast features. Recommended, and a Dave’s Pick as one of the best digital cameras on the market, thanks to its combo of features, image quality, and price.”

Megapixel reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix S5200 and wrote:
“Pros: Very good image quality, Natural-looking colours, Broad dynamic range, Excellent metering, CCD-RAW format, 10X optical zoom, Good ergonomic design.
Cons: Limited choice for image quality, Compression a bit too strong with the best JPEG image quality, Image sharpness better with telephoto than with wide angle, CCD-RAW conversion software lacks flexibility. “

Steve’s Digicam reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix S5200 and wrote:
“The S5200’s shooting performance is very good. From power-on till the first image was captured measured under just 2 seconds. Shutter lag, the delay between depressing the shutter and capturing the image, was almost instantaneous (less than 1/10 of a second) when pre-focused, and only 4/10 of a second including autofocus time. Shot to shot delay averaged about 1 second without flash, and between 2.5 and 5 seconds with flash, depending on subject distance and battery life. Things slow down quite a bit when shooting CCD-RAW images; Continuous shooting is disabled, and shot to shot time slows to between 5 and 6 seconds. RAW mode is not well supported by Fuji’s FinePix Viewer; all you can do is convert the RAW file to TIFF and save it. But, I think that most users will be very satisfied with the image produced by its 5-megapixel Fine JPEG mode.”

DigicamReview reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix S5600 / S5200 digital camera and wrote:
“The camera has good colour - It took a good “Heather and Flower” photo - there is no red-eye in the photo. It has a decent flash, and copes well with group photos, although on AUTO ISO, the ISO setting is often increased, in this photo, the automatic ISO chose ISO400, and the photo appears to have high noise reduction applied resulting in a loss of detail, and the photo appears soft. The camera did a good job at focusing even in low-light.

Noise is visible in photos taken at ISO200 and ISO400, however, there appears to be quite strong noise reduction which does remove detail - ISO200 and ISO400 photos are still usable with quite acceptable results which is good, as a lot of other cameras produce unusable images when ISO200 or above is used. Noise levels at ISO800 and ISO1600 are very high…”

Pocket-lint reviewed the Fuji FinePix S5600 digital camera and wrote:
“Image quality. The S5600 easily lives up to the standards set by its forbears with sharp colourful images. A vivid ‘Chrome’ setting allows for extra saturation of shots (there’s a black and white mode too and I’ve included a shot in that mode in this test for you too), ideal for vivid greens and reds. Noise is well controlled as we’ve discussed but highlights become lost quickly if there’s a bright background in a scene for example. All almost identical problems I found with the 5500. Over processing for noise is an issue on this model however, but shooting RAW allows you to control this with even more precision.”

C-NET reviewed the Fuji FinePix S5600 digital camera and wrote:
“With an impressive range of ISO 64 to 1,600, the camera made it possible to achieve high-quality images even in very low-lighting conditions. Coupled with the anti-blur mode, we were gently pleased with the outcome. Images were taken with minimal noise even in low-light settings. On most occasions, blurriness of the images caused by movement of the object or user was minimized. It’s, however, important to note that the problem was not fully solved. Traces of blurriness were still spotted..”

PC Magazine reviewed the Fuji FinePix S5600 digital camera and wrote:
“Flash coverage was quite good, and the image was pretty clean with very good dynamic range throughout and equally good exposure. Highlights were blown out in parts, but we liked the strength of the flash. We saw slightly more noise than in the daylight shot. Color was quite good, but again, there was some fringing in the image, although less prominently than in the daylight shot…”

DiigtalCameraInfo reviewed the Fuji FinePix S5600 digital camera and wrote:
“The FinePix S5200 will be a satisfying camera for certain types of snapshooters: it’s the right camera for someone who wants something more versatile than a typical point-and-shoot, but whose primary uses are ones that a typical point-and-shoot could handle. With strong color reproduction and a sharp lens, the S5200 will do an excellent job taking that kind of picture. This camera is ideal for the user who won’t use the maximum zoom too much – if that focal length is important, then image stabilization is too…”

>> PRESS RELEASE

Fujifilm FinePix S5200 Zoom: evolution of a bestseller

Powerful zoom camera improves on successful Fujifilm formula with Anti-Blur Mode and lightning fast response times
Fujifilm today announces the launch of the FinePix S5200 Zoom, the third generation of its powerful, mini SLR-style digital cameras with long zoom lens. Packed with features, including 10x optical zoom and Anti-Blur Mode, the FinePix S5200 Zoom is an impressive reworking of its popular predecessors.

Beneath its robust body lie the sensor enhancements that make the FinePix S5200 Zoom punch above its weight. Boasting a new 5th Generation five megapixel Super CCD HR sensor and Fujifilm’s new Real Photo Technology, the FinePix S5200 Zoom has the power to capture large images with incredible clarity and detail in a range of lighting conditions.

Complete with an unrivalled sensitivity range from ISO 64 to ISO 1600, the camera makes it possible to achieve crisp photographs with minimal noise, even in very low light conditions. The Anti-Blur Mode, which exploits the camera’s exceptional ISO capabilities, reduces blurring caused by movement of the user, as well as movement blur caused by the subject, making it much more effective than image stabilisation technology alone.

The camera’s impressive 10x optical zoom has a fixed lens housing and covers all settings from wide to telephoto. It’s ideal for amateurs and photography enthusiasts alike who want optical power but don’t want to compromise with a heavyweight or bulky camera body. The fixed lens housing also ensures a lightning-fast start-up time and removes the risk of getting dust particles inside the lens or camera body.

The FinePix S5200 Zoom features a high-speed start up time of just 1.1 seconds and shutter lag has been minimised to 0.01 seconds. This, combined with a new automatic pop-up flash, means that you’ll never miss out on the action.

Moreover, the camera offers 30fps movie capability with monaural sound, making it the perfect choice for those wanting to create high quality home movies without the need to carry a camcorder.

FinePix S5200 Zoom features at a glance:

5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor
5.1 million effective pixels
10x optical zoom
Real Photo Technology and ISO 64 – 1600 sensitivity range
Anti-Blur Mode to minimise blurring from photographer and subject
Highlight Warning function to alert users to overexposed areas of an image (in playback)
High quality video recording at VGA and 30fps
Rapid start-up time of 1.1 seconds and shutter lag of 0.01 seconds
Automatic pop-up flash
JPEG and RAW file format
Versatile manual functions including manual focus and exposure
Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm’s Director of Photo Products, commented, “We feel we’ve made just the right adjustments with the S5200 Zoom to build upon the huge success of its predecessors without compromising a winning formula. Real Photo Technology is helping to produce unrivalled images in all lighting conditions. We’re confident that users will see for themselves that we continue to raise the bar in sensor development.”

Availability & pricing
The FinePix S5200 Zoom will be available from UK retailers in September 2005. Pricing will be announced nearer to the date of retail launch.*

Fujifilm FinePix S5200 Zoom specifications

Sensor
• 1/2.5″ Type CCD
• 5.2 million pixels total
• 5.1 million effective pixels

Image sizes
• 2592 x 1944 (5.0 million)
• 2736 x 1824 (3:2)
• 2048 x 1536
• 1600 x 1200
• 640 x 480

Movie clips
• 640 x 480 @ 30 fps
• 320 x 240 @ 30 fps
• With monaural sound

File formats
• Still: JPEG/RAW
• Movie: AVI Motion JPEG

Lens
• 38 - 380 mm (35 mm equiv) 10x optical zoom
• F 3.2 - 3.5

Digital zoom
Up to 4x in playback

Focus
• Auto
• Manual

AF area modes
• TTL contrast type
• AF center
• AF multi
• AF area

AF assist lamp
Yes

Focus distance
• Normal: 90 cm to infinity (high speed shooting 2m to infinity) (W) 2 m to infinity (high speed shooting 4m to infinity) (T)
• Macro: 3 - 10 cm (W) 3 - 90 cm (T)
• Telemacro: 1 cm to 1 m

Metering
• TTL 256-zone metering Multi
• Spot
• Average

ISO sensitivity
• Auto
• ISO 80
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600

Exposure compensation
• +/- 2 EV
• 1/3 EV steps

Shutter speed
30 - 1/4000 th sec

Aperture
F 2.8 - 11

Modes
• Aperture priority
• Shutter priority
• Manual

Scene modes
• Auto
• Anti blur
• Natural light
• Night
• Portrait
• Landscape

White balance
• Auto
• Fine
• Shade
• Fluorescent (daylight)
• Fluorescent (warm white)
• Fluorescent (cool white)
• Incandescent/Custom

Self timer
2 or 10 secs

Continuous shooting
Yes

Image parameters
B/W, Chrome, Standard

Flash
• Built-in pop-up flash
• Range: 30 cm - 4 m (W) 80 cm – 4m (T)
• Mode: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction + Slow Synchro

Viewfinder
• EVF
• 115,000 pixels

LCD monitor
• 1.8 ” TFT LCD
• 115, 000 pixels

Connectivity
• USB
• AV out
• NTSC/PAL
• DC in

Print compliance
• PictBridge
• DPOF

Storage
• xD-Picture Card
• 16 MB card supplied

Power
• 4x AA battery alkalkine or NiMH
• Charger optional

Weight
(no batt) 370 g (13.1 oz)

Dimensions
114 x 85 x 112 mm (4.4 x 3.3 x 4.4 in)

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