Fujifilm FinePix J50

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 ...

Review summary: THE J50's 5x optical zoom will appeal to users after a budget camera that can get in a bit closer.

Pros: Minimal chromatic aberration, 5x optical zoom

Cons: Can't really use sensitivities above ISO 200, a little sluggish at times, some sharpness issues

Verdict: FujiFilm's FinePix J50 doesn't do anything to separate itself from the pack. However, the 5x optical zoom will appeal to users who want a budget camera that can get in that little bit closer.

Pros: Minimal chromatic aberration, 5x optical zoom

Cons: Can't really use sensitivities above ISO 200, a little sluggish at times, some sharpness issues

Verdict: FujiFilm's FinePix J50 doesn't do anything to separate itself from the pack. However, the 5x optical zoom will appeal to users who want a budget camera that can get in that little bit closer.

Review summary: The Fujifilm FinePix J50 (announced 24 January, 2008) is an 8.2 megapixel point and shoot camera with a 5x optical zoom (38mm-113mm equivalent) and 2.7 inch LCD. Expect to see it in stores in March for $179.95 USD.

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 ...

Verdict: Expect to see it in stores in March for $179.95 USD