Fujifilm FinePix F40fd - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The FujiFilm F40fd has the sharpest images of the bunch, but a sluggish response time keeps this camera from leading the pack.

Pros: Solid construction; 2.5-inch LCD; takes SD and xD memory cards.

Cons: Sluggish shot-to-shot performance; no image stabilization.

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Exactly one year ago we reviewed the Fujifilm Finepix F40fd's predeccessor, the Finepix F20 model, which we called "one of the most successful marriages of price to performance seen in recent months". A year is a long time in the fast moving world of phot

Verdict: The Fujifilm Finepix F40fd undoubtedly offers a number of significant improvements to what was a great camera, the F20, which we gave a Highly Recommended award one year ago. There's an increase from 6 to 8 megapixels, new Face Detection feature for bette

Review summary: Finepix's new F40fd 8.3mp camera produces better photos than some 10mp models we've looked at - with Fujifilm concentrating on the quality of what's captured, not its quantity.

Pros: Comfortable design. Excellent full auto mode with many functions for quick snapping, including face detection and Natural & Flash mode.

Cons: Few manual controls. Face detection baffled by glasses.

Verdict: We were impressed by the F40fd's low-light performance, but less so by its slow start-up and shot-to-shot times, and its lack of true manual functions beyond exposure controls. Even so, it's a quick snapper worth investigating

Review summary: nicely capable 8.3-megapixel compact camera

Verdict: Fuji's F40fd offers excellent results at a reasonable price, and would be a good choice for the amateur looking for a slightly more versatile camera without breaking the bank.