Fujifilm FinePix J50 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: fujifilm finepix j50 review: The J50 is strictly for beginners who want a simple shooter to start exploring the world of photography. While the extensive modes make up for the lack of fancy features, little has been done to salvage the less-than-desired i

Pros: 5x optical zoom, Bright 2.7-inch LCD, Performance on par with mid-range point-and-shoot, Useful shooting modes for beginners

Cons: Noisy images at ISO 200 and above, No face detection, Meter tends to underexpose shots

Verdict: The J50 is strictly for beginners who want a simple shooter to start exploring the world of photography. While the extensive modes make up for the lack of fancy features, little has been done to salvage the less-than-desired image quality.

Review summary: The tradeoffs for this entry-level shooter may be too high a price to pay, but affordability is the key point here.

Pros:  5x optical zoom; bright 2.7-inch LCD; performance on par with midrange point-and-shoot; useful shooting modes for beginners.

Cons:  Noisy images at ISO 200 and above; no face detection; meter tends to underexpose shots.

Verdict:  The J50 is strictly for beginners who want a simple shooter to start exploring the world of photography. While the extensive modes make up for the lack of fancy features, little has been done to salvage the less-than-desired image quality.

Review summary: Fuji's latest budget compact has a 5x zoom and a 2.7-inch monitor, but is it any good?

Verdict: The Fujifilm FinePix J50 is a good-looking camera, well made and sensibly designed, and the 5x zoom range and large, sharp monitor should be useful. It performs well in low light too, but even at under ?100 it isn't good value for money. Indifferent perfo

Review summary: The Fujifilm FinePix J50 is an 8.2 megapixel point and shoot camera with a 5x optical zoom and 2.7 inch LCD. Expect to see it in stores in March for $179.95 USD. Fujifilm FinePix J50 News Release Fujifilm Debuts New J-Series Digital Camera Line At PMA 200