Compare Prices : Fujifilm FinePix S8100 fd - Expert Reviews

Review summary: With an impressive burst mode and 18x zoom, the S8100fd will be best suited to the photographer that is mainly looking for versatility. However, if we were to ignore its burst mode, we would opt for the Panasonic DMC-FZ18 which offers more natural ...

Pros: - 18x zoom, - Stabilization via movement of the sensor, - Burst mode (12.8 i/s), - 1 cm macro mode, - Efficient face detection

Cons: - Autonomy a bit weak (4 AAs), - Lack of reactivity, - 3200 and 6400 ISO are hard to use, - No RAW mode

Review summary: For photography enthusiasts who feel limited by basic point-and-shoot cameras but aren't quite ready to take on D-SLRs, superzoom cameras, which are easy to use and offer advanced features and some manual modes, can be a happy medium. With its 18X ...

Pros: Reasonably priced. 18X zoom. Wide-angle lens. Super Macro mode

Cons: Autofocus is slow, especially at maximum zoom. Flash shots are overexposed. Dual image stabilization creates blurry images. Noise is apparent in images above ISO 400

Verdict: The S8100fd's price is in line with that of other superzoom models, but its image quality and features come up a bit short.

Review summary: The FinePix S8100fd has a lot of things going for it including a price below $400....

Pros: Excellent photos in good light ; very versatile ; lots of features

Cons: A bit slow ; noisy above 400 ISO ; LCD display could be better

Review summary: The Fujifilm Finepix S8100fd (announced 24 January 2008) is a 10 megapixel camera with integrated 18x wide angle optical zoom lens (27mm-486mm equivalent). The Finepix S8100fd also features dual image stabilization, 2.5 inch wide screen LCD, ...

Review summary: The Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd features a 10Mp sensor with a large 18x optical zoom lens that's equivalent to 27-486mm on a 35mm camera. The S8100's closest competitors are the Olympus SP-560 UZ and the Panasonic FZ18.