Fujifilm FinePix F100 fd - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Fujifilm F100fd features a 12-megapixel CCD sensor, wide dynamic range and a 5x zoom.

Pros: Dynamic range, resolution, results, high ISO

Cons: Pedestrian design, lack of control

Verdict: Performance is good and the image quality at the lower end of the ISO scale is excellent.

Pros: Sharp images, ISO 12,800, 28mm 5x optical zoom lens, dual image stabilisation, new face detect

Cons: Sometimes slows down, interface a little messy, quite large and heavy

Verdict: FujiFilm's FinePix F100fd is a very solid high-end compact camera. It combines good quality 12-megapixel images with a lot of cool features such as ISO 12,800, a wide angled 5x optical zoom lens and dynamic range options to make an enticing overall ...

Review summary: Even as the company's top-end snapper, the Fujifilm FinePix F100fd has much to live up to. With previous F series incarnations yielding amazing results, this 12-megapixel snapper rises to the challenge by taking a firm hand to noise and producing ...

Pros: Respectable images ; nippy scroll wheel

Cons: Controls in the wrong place ; no manual control or even aperture or shutter priority

Verdict: We want to like the Fujifilm FinePix F100fd and we certainly like its scroll wheel, big screen and 5x zoom. But even respectable image quality isn't enough to overcome the undistinguished feature set and inexplicably fiddly controls

Review summary: The Fuji Finepix F100FD is a 12 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens. It will fit into most pockets. It has a wide angle lens and is a useful point and shoot camera.

Pros: Good at ISO 400

Cons: Picture quality could be 10 percent better.

Verdict: This is a decent digital camera without measuring up to the very best on the market. It will fit into a pocket and it takes a good photo in most situations.

Review summary: Packed with several new technologies, this 12-megapixel point-and-shoot is a strong choice for amateurs looking to upgrade.

Pros: Good image stabilization, Strong ISO performance, Excellent face detection, Portrait Enhancer Mode smooths out skin tones

Cons: Wide Dynamic Range shooting unavailable in Auto mode, On-screen menus could use streamlining, Poorly located flash, Heavy

Verdict: The camera also has Portrait Enhancer Mode, which minimizes fine lines and blemishes for more flattering photos. We were amazed by the dramatic results: Our coworker's ruddy face took on a dewy glow and looked brighter, too.