Fujifilm FinePix F470 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The compact Fujifilm FinePix F470 can get the job done, but its mundane features and mediocre image quality prevent it from rising above the crowd.

Pros: Small size, Easy operation, LCD viewable in full sunlight, Few manual controls

Cons: Few manual controls

Pros: Small size ; easy operation ; LCD viewable in full sunlight

Cons: Few manual controls

Verdict: The compact Fujifilm FinePix F470 can get the job done, but its mundane features and mediocre image quality prevent it from rising above the crowd.

Review summary: Fujifilm brings us the FinePix F470, yet another compact 6-megapixel camera with a 3X optical zoom lens, a 2.5-inch LCD, and few distinctive features. This middle-of-the-road snapshooter shares the same basic specs as Fujifilm FinePix stablemates, the ...

Review summary: Positioned in the lower echelons of Fujifilm's F-series, the FinePix F470 has a retail price of $279 and a stripped down style that emphasizes simple controls and a basic point-and-shoot aesthetic. The F470 features a 1/2.5 inch, 6 MP CCD, 16 MB of ...

Pros: -Slender and clean design avoids cluttered interface in favor of simplicity -Clear live view menu design (easy to interpret and navigate) -Easy to use -Mode switch allows for fast transfer from still modes to video modes

Cons: -Sluggish zoom speeds -Loud, audible mechanics (zoom and autofocus) -Autofocus unreliable in low light -No manual focus -Excessive shutter lag -Slow start-up -Flash in macro mode tended to produce unsatisfactory images -Limited ISO range

Verdict: Representing the more affordable portion of Fujifilm's F-series, the roughly $279 FinePix F470 provides a 1/2.5-inch, 6 megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom lens, along with a basic feature to point-and-shooters at an affordable price. The primarily ...

Review summary: The extra large 2.5-in. LCD monitor has an average 115,000 pixels resolution with a fast refresh rate of 60fps for a very clear and smooth display.