Fujifilm FinePix S9600 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Indoor lowlight photos - overall picture quality

Cons: Some purple fringing when the zoom is fully or nearly fully extended.

Verdict: The Fuji Finepix S9600 bears a very close resemblance to a digital SLR camera. It is aimed at the serious photographer and has a wide range of features. I was impressed by my test results and the Finepix S9600 is well worth considering. It offers good val

Review summary: We reviewed this product's sibling back in March and while we are still wondering why you would want a camera that looks like an SLR but isn't and the answer to that question still eludes us, we decided to judge the S9600 on its merits.

Verdict: While this is a cheaper alternative to a digital SLR, we can't help but think that saving the extra money to buy a proper SLR will have more benefits. This is not to say it is a bad camera, the pictures are very good and it does a workmanlike job of produ

Review summary: Fujifilm's SLR-like superzoom gives you excellent manual control but...

Pros: Manual focus and zoom, Dual-jointed screen, Good image quality, Fast performance

Cons: Very bad autofocus, No optical image stabilization, High battery consumption

Review summary: Attractive styling and a long lens will tempt some, but we recommend spending more on a real SLR.

Verdict: The trouble for Fujifilm is that, at $749, the S9600 is less than $200 cheaper than true D-SLRs such as Nikon's D40. The Nikon can't match the 9-megapixel rating of the S9600, with a mere 6-megapixel sensor, but it offers much faster performance and bette