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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.

Review summary: Fujifilm's F series compact digitals with the SuperCCD sensor have enjoyed a reputation for better than average high-ISO noise performance dating back to at least the F30.

Pros: Good image and color quality ; Good shutter performance ; Class-leading ISO performance

Cons: No viewfinder ; Battery life could be better ; Miss those manual controls

Verdict: Fuji's website claims the new sensor, processor and lens combine to produce a "major leap in performance" delivering "high resolution and high sensitivity with minimal noise" as well as "images with silky smooth tonal expression at high resolution and ...

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Fujifilm's 12MP advanced compact offers face detection, extended dynamic range and a high ISO.

Verdict: This camera probably won't many win plaudits for style, it looks quite bland, with little wow factor, but it produces the goods. It's well made, easy to operate and has a feature set that appeals to the photographic savvy. However it would be nice to ...

Review summary: The fine F100fd allies nice image quality even in high sensitivities, a 28 mm wide angle and good reactivity. The only dampener on our enthusiasm was random white balance indoors. Either way, it is one of the best current compacts.