Fujifilm FinePix S8100 fd - Expert Reviews

Review summary: This lightweight model has a zoom lens that plays well at both wide-angle and telephoto extremes.

Review summary: The massive zoom and extensive controls pit this dSLR-like shooter against the big boys.

Pros:  Enormous zoom; angular styling; wealth of features

Cons:  Battery life.

Verdict:  We're actually struggling to think of anything bad about the 10-megapixel zooming behemoth that is the Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. It's a versatile and reliable camera that gets looks, features, image quality and controls right.

Review summary: The Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd has a massive 18x zoom lens, positioning it securely among the monsters of superzooms. Its crisp images, plethora of features and accessible controls make this solid, stylish snapper a versatile and reliable choice for someone

Pros: Enormous zoom; angular styling; wealth of features

Cons: Battery life, if anything

Verdict: We're actually struggling to think of anything bad about the 10-megapixel zooming behemoth that is the Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. It's a versatile and reliable camera that gets looks, features, image quality and controls right

Review summary: Close your bedroom curtains! Matt Grayson is testing the Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd with 18x optical zoom.

Pros: Large zoom, Easy to use, Nice design on grip, Good macro, Low ISO has outstanding quality

Cons: Bad noise at high ISO, Uninspiring features

Verdict: It's fair to say this camera is designed for the user moving up from compacts and wants more creative control but doesn't want too much fuss. The manual controls will allow just that and the large zoom in the compact body ensures you have more diversity a

Review summary: This lightweight model has a zoom lens that plays well at both wide-angle and telephoto extremes.

Pros: 18x zoom lens with image stabilization, Auto face-detection and red-eye removal

Cons: Images could be sharper, Slow startup time

Verdict: The Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd is a good all-rounder at a reasonable price. It offers plenty of automated assistance, but lets you tweak settings manually when necessary. It makes a good choice for anyone seeking a single camera for all occasions