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Review summary: The SLR-like Fujifilm FinePix S5200 is a 5.1 megapixel (effective) 10x ultra zoom camera with the typical priorities of a long zoom Fuji: it lacks optical image stabilization, but attempts to compensate with extended ISO settings up to 1600 and a ...

Pros: Produces rich vibrant color tones, Sharp lens, Reasonable control of noise, Writes RAW files, ISO 800 and 1600 settings offer an advantage in low light, Comfortable grip, Flash pops up automatically, AF assist light reaches a long way          

Cons: No live histogram, Slow performance speeds, Live viewfinder does not show exposure or white balance, Manual controls aren't convenient (hidden within menus), Viewfinder and LCD don't have enough resolution, No Image Stabilization       

Verdict: The FinePix S5200 will be a satisfying camera for certain types of snapshooters: it's the right camera for someone who wants something more versatile than a typical point-and-shoot, but whose primary uses are ones that a typical point-and-shoot could ...

Review summary: The SLR-like Fujifilm FinePix S5200 is a 5.1 megapixel (effective) 10x ultra zoom camera with the typical priorities of a long zoom Fuji: it lacks optical image stabilization, but attempts to compensate with extended ISO settings up to 1600 and a ...

Pros: Produces rich vibrant color tones ; Sharp lens ; Reasonable control of noise ; Writes RAW files ; ISO 800 and 1600 settings offer an advantage in low light ; Comfortable grip ; Flash pops up automatically ; AF assist light reaches a long way

Cons: No live histogram ; Slow performance speeds ; Live viewfinder does not show exposure or white balance ; Manual controls aren't convenient (hidden within menus) ; Viewfinder and LCD don't have enough resolution ; No Image Stabilization

Verdict: The FinePix S5200 will be a satisfying camera for certain types of snapshooters: it's the right camera for someone who wants something more versatile than a typical point-and-shoot, but whose primary uses are ones that a typical point-and-shoot could ...

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Review summary: With 10x optical zoom and 5.1MP resolution, the Fujifilm S5200 provides excellent image quality. Similar to the Fujifilm F10, noise is low at ISO 64, 100, 200 and 400. ISO 400 is very usable, and a high ISO 1600 allows you to get the shot where ...

Review summary: Fujifilm has announced another digital camera today, the new 5.1 megapixel Fuji Finepix S5200 (known as Finepix S5600 in some countries). The Finepix S5200 incorporates a Fujinon 10x optical zoom lens that offers the equivalent range of having

Review summary: Fujifilm has announced another digital camera today, the new 5.1 megapixel Fuji Finepix S5200 (known as Finepix S5600 in some countries). The Finepix S5200 incorporates a Fujinon 10x optical zoom lens that offers the equivalent range of having a 38 ...